"David says we can counter-offer," he reported. "Demand a public statement acknowledging the arrangement and apologizing specifically for the harm caused."
"And if they refuse?" I asked.
"Then we go to court," Julian said. "And we win."
I took a deep breath. "Let's counter-offer," I decided. "If he agrees to admit what he did publicly, I'll settle, if not, we go to court."
Julian nodded. "I'll tell David," he said.
The answer came back faster than expected, by that evening, David called again.
"They've agreed to the counter-offer," he said, surprise evident in his voice. "Richard will issue a public statement acknowledging the marriage arrangement and apologizing for his actions."
I sat down heavily on the couch. "Really?" I asked, hardly believing it.
"Really," David confirmed. "H
