“So was I.” “But justice has been served. My daughter’s going to be cured.” “I’m sure of it,” David said.
“Dr. Salem suggested a psychiatric hospital in Connecticut. Their doctors are trained in MPD.”
Dr. Patterson was silent for a moment. “You know, Ashley didn’t deserve any of this. She’s such a beautiful person.”
“I agree. I’ll talk to Judge Williams and try to get the transfer.” Judge Williams was in her chambers.
“What can I do for you, Mr. Singer?” “I’d like to ask a favor.” She smiled. “I hope I can grant it. What is it?”
David explained to the judge what Dr. Salem had told him. “Well, that’s a rather unusual request.
We have some fine psychiatric facilities right here in California.” David said, “All right. Thank you. Your Honor.”
He turned to leave, disappointed. “I haven’t said no, Mr. Singer.” David stopped.
“It’s an unusual request, but this has been an unusual case.” David waited.
“I think I can arrange for her to be transferred.” “Thank you. Your Honor. I appreciate it.”
In her cell, Ashley thought. They’ve sentenced me to death. A long death in an asylum filled with crazy people.
It would have been kinder to kill me now. She thought of the endless, hopeless years ahead of her, and she began to sob.
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