Russell hesitated, looking down at his shoes. “I… I think I may have seen it once.”

Toby spoke before anyone could cut in. “Dad said it was embarrassing.”

Russell leaned sideways to whisper to his attorney, and Judge Leonard brought his hand down flat on the bench.

“Mr. Davenport. You will remain silent until this court addresses you.”

Part 5 — The Paper Trail

Judge Leonard turned back to my son. “What did your father say was embarrassing about it, Toby?”

Toby stared at the floorboards. “He said I needed to stop talking like we’re poor.”