I arrived at court half an hour early with James. I didn’t see Malachi’s car and we bought coffee and stood outside. “What do you think will happen today?” James asked as he looked around. “I think Malachi will try to get the case thrown out,” I answered him. It was a clear day and not too cold, not that we felt cold like humans did. I saw Malachi’s car approach and he stopped at the curb. “Do you think this means he’s forgiven you?” James asked me and I shook my head. “No, he’s still mad as hell, but even now he won’t let me rot in jail,” I said to him as Malachi, Carl and Frank climbed out of the car and walked towards us. “Kiran, trouble likes to follow you,” Carl said as we shook hands and he smiled. There was an awkward silence between me and Malachi and they watched us. “What’s

