They put their heads together and worked over the speech for a few minutes.

"Five minutes, Mr. Mayor."

"Thanks, Denise, we'll be right out." He handed the paper to Justine. "You sure you're comfortable with this now?"

"Thanks for your help, Mr. Mayor."

"Let's go. We'll let your dad go first, then you come with me." Patrick led them out of the room and Denise showed him where to stand. The Mayor stopped to whisper to Denise for a second then walked outside with ...