The Archangel Drones by Joe Nobody

Author:Joe Nobody [Nobody, Joe]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Action & Adventure
ISBN: 9781507803325
Google: -jV3BgAAQBAJ
Amazon: 150780332X
Goodreads: 24777349
Publisher: Createspace
Published: 2015-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

The mid-day recess was called shortly after the doctor’s testimony had concluded. Gabe and Adam exited the courtroom, the attorney briefing his client on their options for a quick lunch. After passing through the heavy double doors, Adam glanced up to see the lead council for the defense waiting patiently in the corridor.

“Could I have a brief moment, Mr. Barlow?”

“Sure, Counselor,” Adam replied, and then turned to Gabe. “I’ll meet you downstairs in the lobby. Be thinking about what sounds good for a quick bite.”

Nodding, Gabe wandered off, only slightly offended at being left out of the legal powwow.

“We would like to offer a settlement on behalf of the named defendants,” the city attorney began. “We believe six million dollars is a fair amount.”

Adam wanted to smile, but held a stern poker face. “That’s ridiculous, Counselor. I can see the jury’s faces, and I think we’ll be awarded full damages.”

The grizzled old lawyer didn’t flinch, “Perhaps. Perhaps not. No one can ever be sure how a jury will find, sir. Be that as it may, what would you consider a fair award, Mr. Barlow?”

“I’m sure my client wouldn’t agree to a penny less than 14 million, sir. He has lost his son forever.”

Nodding, the older man responded, “See if your client will accept 14 million then. I can have the paperwork drawn up this afternoon. I’ll be waiting on your call.” Without another word, he pivoted, walking briskly toward the stairwell where Adam assumed the other members of his team were waiting eagerly for an answer.

Shaking his head, Barlow made for the elevators, wondering how Gabe would react.

He found his client waiting in the lobby, standing in a corner and watching the never-ending parade of people coming and going from the massive facility. Adam noted Gabe’s reaction as a group of policemen walked by, a dark shadow of hatred crossing behind his eyes.

“Good news,” he greeted. “They want to settle.”

“What? Really? Already?”

“I thought that’s what that old windbag wanted. They’re offering 14 million, and I think you should give it serious consideration.”

Gabe was dumbfounded, unsure of what to say or how to react.

“Come on, we can talk it over while savoring the best pastrami and rye in Texas,” the lawyer suggested, placing a friendly, guiding hand on Gabe’s shoulder. “And I’m buying.”

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