“Come in,” she whispered.
I slowly opened the door to find Percy still slumped on the couch. “What"s going on?” I watched him breathe in and out a few times, then startle like a gopher.
Nana D said, “He and I spoke with the governor a few minutes ago. As of now, we will ask Percy to step into the judge"s role temporarily. He"s a little overwhelmed.”
“A little? I"m still worried whether I can handle it. I should refuse the offer.” Percy sat up and slapped his flushed cheeks. “I"m sorry I passed out on your couch. It"s time I went home for the night, to think about what I"ll say to Governor Hawk on Monday.”
“That"s a good plan,” Nana D agreed, ushering him toward the door. “You should rest. Doesn"t your family have a local weekend home? You deserve a day away from everything.”
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