Final Custody Hearing (1)
Crawdad Parish Courthouse
Malaysia sat in the chair with her heart pounding. She had been through months of delays but, today was the day; the final hearing for custody of their child.
Malaysia's lawyer, Evelyn, leaned over and whispered, "Stay strong, Malaysia. We've got this."
Evelyn was confident, but Malaysia couldn't shake the feeling that Pharaoh's attorney would find a way to twist the truth.
When Judge Walker entered, the room fell silent.
Pharaoh leaned back in his chair in his tailored suit. He looked like Prince Charming, but Malaysia knew the darkness behind his smile.
Judge Walker: Mr. Nicholls, your repeated delays have caused undue stress. Care to explain? Pharaoh: Your Honor, I’ve done my best to balance my demanding career with my responsibilities as a father. Every decision I make is with my son’s future in mind.
Judge Walker’s raised brow spoke volumes, but she simply said, “Let’s begin.”
