Page 80 of Baby Blue
“And is it that way now?”
“No, sir. Neat as a pin.”
Glen started down a different path. “And how did you come to know he had an infant in his home?”
Anne smiled. “He saw me coming in and out in scrubs, so he knew I worked in the healthcare field. He came over and asked for my help with the baby.”
“And what was his demeanor?”
“Oh, gosh, he was terrified! I mean, totally and completely terrified. He had no idea what to do.”
“And how long did it take him to figure out how to take care of the baby?”
“About a week. I spent a lot of time with him during that week, teaching him how to care for her.”
“Did he want her?”
“Not initially, no. He was too scared. But he fell in love with her pretty quickly.”
“I see. And what kind of parent do you think he is? From your personal experience, I mean. You have two children, correct?”
“Yes. They adore him, and he loves them. They stay with him while I’m at work in the evenings. He helps them with homework and does some of my housework to help me out.”
“So you trust him with your children?”
“I absolutely do.”
“If there’s anything you could say to the court about Mr.Wallace and the infant, what would it be?”
Blue watched as Anne thought carefully. “I think I’d say… I’ve seen him grow up in these six months. The selfish single guy who drank and cussed and left his property a mess is gone. He’s an adult now. I’m very proud to call him my friend,” she said, hervoice thick with emotion. Blue had to choke back the tears in his own eyes. God, he loved that woman!
“Thank you, Ms.Black. I want to reserve the right to ask further questions,” Glen told the judge.
“Granted. Mr. Casey?”
Cindy’s attorney stood and made his way to the witness box. “Someone turned Mr.Wallace in to child protective services. Was it you?”
Anne shook her head vehemently. “Absolutely not. I was committed to helping him keep his daughter. I would never do that.”
“Then who did?”
“I have an idea, but it’s pure speculation, so I’d rather not say.”
“Has he ever hurt the child in any way?”
“No. Absolutely not.”
“You said you’re proud to be friends with him, isn’t that right, Ms.Black?”
“Yes.”
A sickening grin stretched across Casey’s face. “Friends. You mean friends with benefits, don’t you?”
“Objection!” Glen shouted out. “No relevance.”
The judge shook his head. “I’ll allow it if Mr.Casey will rephrase, and when he does, answer the question, Ms.Black.”
Casey rolled his eyes out of the judge’s line of vision. “So is your relationship with Mr.Wallace more than just friends?”
