They Were About to Split Up Five Kids Under Seven. The One Man Willing to Take All Five Knew Exactly What That Does to a Child

I wasn’t sure of anything.

I was only certain, which is a different thing, and a stubborner one.

Chapter 5 — The State’s Case

So now I’m standing in Courtroom 3B, in the good suit that’s a little worn at the cuffs, in front of Judge Harmon.

The state’s attorney is not a villain.

I want to say that plainly, because it would be easier to tell this if he were, and he isn’t.

He stands up and argues, well and sincerely, that approving me would be a serious risk.