Evolutionist
Copyright© 2008 by Fick Suck
Epilogue
Danny stood with his attorney in front of the federal judge at the courthouse in Newark. He was a bit uncomfortable in his overly-starched shirt and tie, but he tried to put the discomfort out of his mind.
The officer of the court called their case and Danny followed his attorney to the table. The small courtroom was nearly empty. Besides the prosecutor and the parties for the next case sitting in the back row, only Vincente and Melosa, both holding Jacinta's hands, were there.
"Can we all agree to keep this petition short and to the point," the judge asked both attorneys.
When they both agreed, the judge signaled Danny's lawyer to begin.
"My client petitions the court to expunge his felony conviction from his record. My client was convicted of teaching evolution during the Patterson presidency. Since this draconian law has been long revoked along with most other similar measures, we ask the court to remove this stain from this man's record as well."
"Does the prosecution have an objection?" the judge asked, and when the prosecutor barely got up the interest to say "no objection", the judge banged his gavel, announced Danny's record expunged, and declared a lunch break all in the same breath.
Outside of the courtroom, Danny held their three-year-old daughter, Melosa, in one arm while giving his wife a hug.
"First we get a celebration lunch. Then we can go sign the papers for the business loan at the bank before we visit Grandpa Vince at the nursing home."