She kicked him in the groin, and he went down. Two more officers came running in.
It took three of them to pin Toni to the chair, and all the time she was yelling and screaming at them.
Blood was pouring from David’s hand. He said to Dr. Salem, “For God’s sake, wake her up.”
Dr. Salem said, “Ashley... Ashley... listen to me. You’re going to come out now. Toni is gone.
It’s safe to come out now, Ashley. I’m going to count to three.”
And as the group watched, Ashley’s body became quiet and relaxed. “Can you hear me?” “Yes.”
It was Ashley’s voice, sounding far away. “You’ll awaken at the count of three. One... two... three... How do you feel?”
Her eyes opened. “I feel so tired. Did I say anything?” The screen in Judge Williams’s office went blank.
David walked over to the wall and turned on the lights. Brennan said, “Well! What a performance.
If they were giving out Oscars for the best—” Judge Williams turned to him. “Shut up.”
Brennan looked at her, in shock. There was a momentary silence. Judge Williams turned to David. “Counselor.”
“Yes?” There was a pause. “I owe you an apology.” Seated on the bench, Judge Tessa Williams said,
전체재생
다음페이지
문장검색