BONITA LEFT THE LAWYER’S office distraught. JJ was right. No Family Court judge would deny a father access to his child based on a mother’s suspicion of a hidden agenda. She walked to her car heavy-hearted and drove to a park in the city.
She went into a café and ordered juice and Caesar salad to pick on.
A couple walked in hand in hand, basking in each other’s company. She averted her eyes as they started to kiss and giggle.
It wasn’t too long ago when she and Duck had been like that. Their affection for each other even sweeter due to their frequent separation. Each time he came back after a long absence they had another honeymoon to rekindle the fire in their relationship.
He had always been remarkably responsible. Giving up his life savings so that she could work part-time and still
