I wish I could have been as calm and collected as A.J. was on the
stand yesterday. All I did was make an idiot of myself.
I told them exactly what I knew and why and how I knew it. I told them about how I was the first on the scene of the accident, and then the whole downward spiral that A.J. took from there on.
I also told them how Stretcher had found her lying face down in the snow on the street in front of the school, and why he didn't immediately call me about it. I told them about our two weeks in Hawaii and why we had gone.
I gave them the note that I had found in A.J.'s bookbag, and I told them why I took it to Chuckles to check out.
It was a very sordid little tale, to be sure, but we had all of the proof we needed, and even more. After I was done, Stretcher, Law, Chuckles, Jaye, and Flint were called. Snake Eyes and Jinx rounded out the roster of those who were called today.
Each of them told what they knew about the case, and how it fit together.
A.J. stayed home, in order not to stir things up, and Hawk stayed with her at the house. According to Airborne, He's supposed to be called to the stand tomorrow.
As I look down on my daughter sleeping, I realize that she is under tremendous pressure, and I marvel at how she is able to cope with it. She rolls over and the moonlight shines on her face. I draw my breath in awe. She is exquisite.
She reminds me so much of Kit that sometimes I think that she has been reincarnated in our daughter. I see her shiver and I automatically reach for her, stopping just short of touching her and waking her. I understand why she is scared. I am too.
Be brave, my little woman. Things will come out like God wants them to. We'll be all right, and nothing will ever be able to tear us apart again.
I love you. Know that about me, if nothing else. I always will.
It surprises the heck out of me when she sighs in her sleep, "I love you too Daddy." My heart swells with pride and wonder, and a bit of fear.
"Forever, baby girl. Forever."
I told them exactly what I knew and why and how I knew it. I told them about how I was the first on the scene of the accident, and then the whole downward spiral that A.J. took from there on.
I also told them how Stretcher had found her lying face down in the snow on the street in front of the school, and why he didn't immediately call me about it. I told them about our two weeks in Hawaii and why we had gone.
I gave them the note that I had found in A.J.'s bookbag, and I told them why I took it to Chuckles to check out.
It was a very sordid little tale, to be sure, but we had all of the proof we needed, and even more. After I was done, Stretcher, Law, Chuckles, Jaye, and Flint were called. Snake Eyes and Jinx rounded out the roster of those who were called today.
Each of them told what they knew about the case, and how it fit together.
A.J. stayed home, in order not to stir things up, and Hawk stayed with her at the house. According to Airborne, He's supposed to be called to the stand tomorrow.
As I look down on my daughter sleeping, I realize that she is under tremendous pressure, and I marvel at how she is able to cope with it. She rolls over and the moonlight shines on her face. I draw my breath in awe. She is exquisite.
She reminds me so much of Kit that sometimes I think that she has been reincarnated in our daughter. I see her shiver and I automatically reach for her, stopping just short of touching her and waking her. I understand why she is scared. I am too.
Be brave, my little woman. Things will come out like God wants them to. We'll be all right, and nothing will ever be able to tear us apart again.
I love you. Know that about me, if nothing else. I always will.
It surprises the heck out of me when she sighs in her sleep, "I love you too Daddy." My heart swells with pride and wonder, and a bit of fear.
"Forever, baby girl. Forever."