Sarah calms Laylee just before the hearing. Laylee agrees to sign up Cookie for dance camp. Norman and Gavi’s father arrive at the courthouse,
N orman stopped walking as he neared Redlick discreetly scrutinizing the man’s face.
Gavi and Laylee watched from the side holding their breath. At last Norman turned back toward them his eyes stormy his face drained of color.
“What on earth?” Laylee whispered to Gavi who looked as perplexed as she did.
“I do know him ” Norman said quietly as he approached them. “From… a long time ago. But I-I can’t help you. I’m sorry.” He quickly walked through the courtroom door which had suddenly opened. Those mingling in the hallway began filing in.
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