I made the name's of Patrick's family up and I do not know anything about them.
Sheelagh walked with Des up the steps and into the court where the trial was being held. She noticed Patrick standing a little way from her. He noticed her a few seconds later and called to her.
"Sheelagh!" Sheelagh smiled at him and they both made their way towards each other. They shook hands and Sheelagh introduced Des. Patrick brought her to his little group of people. "This is my mum, my dad, my brothers, Liam and Seamus, and my sister, Aileen." Patrick pointed them out.
"Nice to meet you." Sheelagh said politely. Des just nodded.
"And you, err…" Patrick's father started.
"Sheelagh. Sheelagh Taviner."
"Now the pleasantries are over can I borrow Sheelagh?" Gina asked from behind Sheelagh. Patrick's family and Des nodded. Gina put her hands on Sheelagh's shoulders and guided her away from the small group. Once they were on their own Gina released Sheelagh's shoulders and Sheelagh turned round to face her superior.
"What's up ma'am?" Sheelagh asked.
"Nothing. How's your marriage?"
"We row, but that's nothing new. Why'd you ask?"
"Des just seems distracted, that's all."
"When isn't he?"
"True." Gina laughed. "Come on, let's go into this room."
Sheelagh motioned for Patrick to follow them, so he said goodbye to his family and Des then followed Gina and Sheelagh into a side room where they sat until they got called to the stand.