Rosie the Ripper (Fight Card MMA) by Jack Tunney

Author:Jack Tunney [Tunney, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Sports, Genre Fiction, Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 1500319082
Amazon: B00HP9I5ZQ
Publisher: Fight Card Books
Published: 2014-01-03T11:00:00+00:00

ROUND 12

Chris stared at the black and purple bruise around Rosie’s left eye. When his attorney, Mr. Davis, saw it upon her arrival, he spoke urgently to Chris in a whisper. Rosie asked Mr. Hobbs what they were talking about. Hobbs told her not to think about it.

They did not meet in a courtroom, but in the judge’s chambers. Judge Crowe was a thin man with a bald crown, but full white hair besides. He took his time looking over documents both attorneys brought before finally addressing them.

He looked to Rosie first. “That’s quite a shiner you have there, Ms. Bratton.”

“I walked into something,” she said.

“You should be more careful. And Mr. Milner, I see you haven’t stumbled into any rakes lately.”

“No, your honor.”

“Then let’s get to it. Ms. Bratton has petitioned the court to have primary custody of the child, Jessica Milner, transferred to her, as she feels she is a fit parent who can make a positive impact. Mr. Milner, your attorney has said this is not the case and custody arrangements should stay as-is. Am I up to speed?”

“Yes, your honor,” Chris said. “I have no objection to joint custody, but I should remain the custodial parent. My wife and I provide a stable home environment and are better equipped to provide for Jess financially.”

Judge Crowe turned to Rosie. “How do you respond to that, Ms. Bratton?”

“All of that is fine, but Jess wants to live with me,” Rosie said. “She’s said she wants to live with me. I may not be rich, but I have what it takes to be a good mother.”

“Is it true the child has expressed a preference, Mr. Davis?” the judge asked Chris’ attorney.

“Yes, your honor, but the child is seven. She doesn’t have sufficient judgment to make that decision.”

“Nevertheless it’s an important consideration. And I see from the documents submitted to me no interview has been done with the child. That needs to be rectified.”

“Your honor, anyone who asks her knows what Jess wants,” Rosie said.

“That may be true, but your ex-husband’s attorney is correct when he says an seven-year-old lacks sufficient judgment. She’ll need to be assessed by a psychiatrist assigned by this court.”

“I don’t know if I can afford that,” Rosie said.

“The law is expensive, Ms. Bratton. I’m sorry, but there’s nothing I can do to change it. Now, ladies and gentlemen, I have a full docket today, so we’ll have to adjourn until such time as the child has been interviewed.”

“Wait a second,” Rosie said. “Is that it?”

“You expected something else?” Judge Crowe asked.

“What about Jess? What about this situation? Something has to be done.”

“In due time, Ms. Bratton. Let the experts do their work.”

Hobbs put his hand on Rosie’s arm and gestured for them to go. “Thank you, your honor,” he said.

Rosie waited until they were in the hall before she spoke. “This isn’t right.”

“We’re doing everything we can,” Hobbs said.

“It’s not enough.”

Chris and his lawyer exited into the hallway. Chris stepped forward and Davis tried to pull him back.

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