Amy's office. Amy is sitting in her chair staring at the wall. She is thinking about David. It's been a week with no phone call or even a postcard this time. Her only way of knowing he exists is through Lauren's updates about Victor. Amy's eyes well up with tears. She feels guilty for not wanting to give David the benefit of the doubt. She also feels angry that David takes her for granted. She rationalizes to herself "OK, not every man has a brutally murdered wife. I am trying to be patient and understanding, but he doesn't acknowledge me. If he would only try to include me in his life; make me feel included, wanted, needed. How can he really love me but leave at the drop of the dime, without so much as a phone call to tell me he misses me?" She decides that she must end things with David for good. She wants her self respect back, even if it is selfish on her behalf. She can't stand the pain anymore. She wants someone to want her as much as she wants him. She wants someone who needs her equally. Her tears dry and she feels calm. Just then, Bruce walks in.

"Hey Judge Gray. Have you had a chance to look at the docket?"

"No Bruce. But I have good news... You won't have to hear about David McClaren from me any longer. I'm officially done."

"Well look at the docket. As far as McClaren; you've said it before and I'll say it again... I don't have the strength to discuss your love life anymore."

"No, you said you didn't want to talk about David McClaren, not my love life. What kinds of friends don't discuss their love lives?"

"Us"

"Bruce, is there something more that you aren't telling me? I mean, first you don't show up at my wedding because of something you can't name which you conveniently forget. Then you mock me about dating David. Then you don't want to discuss him at all with me. Now you don't want to discuss my love life at all. I've always felt I could count on you. I consider you my best friend. But I've really needed my best friend and he hasn't been around. So what's the reason? Have I offended you some way? Is it Mia? Why have you been so distant? I feel so alone. And I need you now the most but you seem so out of reach."

"Amy, court starts in ten minutes. We really need to talk but I need time to think about everything you've said. You haven't even looked at the docket. We've got a full day but I can arrange my evening. Can we talk then?"

Amy stared at Bruce. She couldn't read what he was thinking at all. He sounded as if he was talking to her as a concerned friend, but his eyes looked as if there was something more. "OK."