Back in court the next morning, Liberty felt wired yet focused.For this important session, Tana and Sherette had come to watch their friend do her stuff, as they usually did when Liberty had a prominent and crucial case.Sergeant Keats had come as well, taking a seat in the back of the courtroom.Interestingly enough, he sat next to Preston Durrell, although Liberty knewor at least hopedthat the two men had never been introduced to one another.

After Jeff stated his case for the ...