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former firm. Then again, revenge could be very, very sweet.
    Setting the documents aside, Alisha folded her hands before her. “Tell me about the accident.”
    Sheila plucked her purse from the floor, withdrew a photo and handed it to Alisha. “This was my Barry last year when he was a junior in high school.”
    Alisha studied the picture of the gangly, smiling young man dressed in some kind of track uniform. “He’s a very nice-looking boy.”
    â€œHe was a cross-country runner. Last summer he was out jogging near a park and that Kenneally woman ran him down.” Anger had replaced the sorrow in her voice. “They said it was an accident. They said Barry ran out in front of her. He doesn’t remember what happened, but I still don’t believe it. When the police got there, her car was up on the curb.”
    â€œDid anyone see the accident?”
    â€œOne lady did and at first she said the woman lost control of the car. Later she told the police she didn’t say that. I think she’s lying now.”
    Alisha wondered if the witness had been paid for her silence. “Was Mrs. Kenneally brought up on charges?”
    â€œThey had an investigation and nothing came of it. Now she’s walking free while my only boy’s going to spend his life in a wheelchair. What’s left of his life, anyway.”
    â€œIf you decide to go through with this lawsuit, it could take years to settle.”
    Sheila lifted her chin. “I want to go through with it and not because of the money. If she doesn’t go to jail, then at least we’ll get our day in court.” Her gaze faltered. “But my husband and me, we don’t have any money to speak of. We’re just simple, hardworking people. And Barry’s insurance coverage isn’t going to last much longer.”
    These were the kind of people Alisha felt compelled to help, not the Kenneallys of the world who bought their own brand of justice. “I tell you what, Mrs. White. I’ll conduct some research and if I decide to take this on, I’ll do so on contingency.”
    â€œWhat does that mean?”
    â€œYou won’t pay any money up-front. If we win, then I’ll take a percentage. If I lose, you won’t be out anything.”
    Sheila’s eyes went wide. “You’d do that for me?”
    â€œYes, but that’s standard in this kind of situation.” Alishastood and extended her hand. “I’ll call you in the next couple of days after I review all the facts and determine if we have a good case.”
    Sheila rose and took Alisha’s hand, shaking it vigorously. “Thank you, Miss Hart. I appreciate anything you can do for me and my son.”
    â€œNot a problem. I’ll see you out.”
    After escorting Sheila to the door, she turned back to find Joe kicked back in the chair, feet propped on the desk, hands laced behind his neck. “Do you want to ride with me and Julie?”
    She strode to the desk and lifted his feet up, placing them on the floor. “Ride where?”
    â€œThe reception for the new family-advocacy center. Or did you forget that, too?”
    Yes, she had. And she wanted to forget about it now. “I think I’m going to bow out. I’ve got the hearing tomorrow morning and I need to prepare.”
    â€œYou’re as prepared as you’ll ever be. And you need to get out and have some fun.”
    â€œI don’t consider sucking up to the entire population of San Antonio’s legal eagles fun. I can do that any day of the week.”
    â€œYeah, but not with little finger sandwiches and free booze. Besides, Julie’s worked hard to help this place get off the ground. She’ll be disappointed if you’re not there.”
    He had a point, and Alisha had an obligation to be there if only for that reason. “What time?”
    â€œWe’ll pick you up around seven.”
    â€œI’ll drive