Then Michael crouched down beside me, and for one foolish, hopeful second, I thought my son had finally come to his senses, that he was going to help me.

Instead he leaned close and whispered, you really need help, Mom.

And then he turned to Rachel and said, write down that she fell again.

Chapter 12 — The Recess

Judge Bennett stopped the video.

For a long moment the courtroom was utterly silent.

Gregory Walsh slowly removed his glasses and set them on the table, and did not put them back on.

Michael looked sick.