For once, neither of us said anything else.

PART 16 — THE FINAL CUSTODY HEARING

Six months after the rainy morning when I walked into Courtroom Three with Mason and Lucas, we returned.

This time, the boys were at school.

That was how it should have been from the beginning.

Judge Callahan reviewed the custody evaluation.

The recommendation was straightforward.

The boys would remain primarily with me during the school week.

Tristan would have alternating weekends, one overnight during the week, extended summer time, and divided holidays.

Neither parent would disparage the other.