Chapter Twenty-NineAt nine the next morning, Sarah sat next to Scott once again.
Judge Burke announced, “The record will reflect that the jury members, counsel, Ms. Willis. Mr. Nolan is not here today, but you are not to draw inferences from his absence. Mr. Winslow, please call your next witness.”
“We call Doctor Laurie Spencer to the stand.”
Laurie Spencer wore blue slacks, a white top and a blue jacket. She moved quickly to the witness stand and was sworn in by the court clerk.
“Mr. Winslow,” Judge Burke said, “You may proceed.”
“Thank you, your Honor. Good morning, Doctor Spencer.”
“What is your profession?”
“I am a psychologist and counselor.”
“Have you testified as a witness in the past?”
“I have.”
“How many times?”
“Well, including my time as an evaluator for social servi
