ARIA

Outside the courthouse, the media is waiting.

"Mrs. Ashford, how do you feel about the judge's decision?"

"Are you satisfied with bail being denied?"

"Do you have any message for your sister?"

I stop, with Dante beside me. Morrison shakes her head slightly...we're not supposed to speak to the press.

But I need to say this. Need people to hear it.

"My sister Vivienne made choices," I say clearly. "She chose jealousy over love. She chose violence over family. ...