Graceful Waters

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The booming voice of the bailiff cut through the din of the courtroom. “All rise, Family Court of Iroquois County is now in session. Honorable Judge Grimm presiding.” Grace stood next to the public defender, her hair a rainbow of pink, green, white, and blue with blonde roots. “Be seated.” The bailiff sat after the judge took the bench.

“Miss Waters,” Judge Grimm said, looking squarely at Grace. “This is not the first time you’ve appeared before me, but this will be the last. You have no regard for the rights of others, and no amount of community service or probation is going to change that.” Grace rolled her eyes. “I know you think this is all some kind of fun little game, but your playtime is over, young woman,” he said, his voice rising with anger. “You assaulted a teacher and that kind of behavior cannot be tolerated. I agree with the school board’s recommendation that you not be allowed to return to Iroquois High School. Since the district attorney has decided not to charge you as an adult, the question before this court then becomes what to do with you.”

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