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"GoodSophie's botto on a fresh diaper "You're up early It's my day so you could have slept in"

"Andon a sunny day? Not a chance"

Kate turned to theand so for a walk"

I kissed her and then kissed Sophie "I have the trial thisMaybe I could meet you and Sophie in Central Park at noon and we could have soo to the studio"

"Sounds perfect"

"I'll go take a shower and get ready," I said and kissed them both once more

Later, after my shower, I held Sophie in my lap at the kitchen island while I ate my breakfast of toast and coffee

"What's happening in the trial today?" Kate asked, pouring herself some coffee

"More of the saainst Lisa and the defense laill cross-examine and try to poke holes in it"

"When will you testify?"

I shrugged "I'll get a call I iine after the state has presented all its forensic evidence and interviewed all its experts"

"I'm sorry you have to do it," Kate said and ca Sophie from my arms "It'll soon be over A few more weeks"

"Let's hope so Either e'll go soet away from it all"

Kate smiled and bounced Sophie on her hip "I'll talk to my dad today and see what he says I'm sure I can talk him into a vacation"

I stood and drank down the last of my coffee "I hope so"