“If I know that you will be there with me, I would go through with it, because I can’t do this alone T.”

“I spoke with Shane and she said she would be more than happy to represent you.”

“Represent me?”

“Yeah, as your divorce attorney.”

“Shane.”

“Yes Shane.”

“A divorce attorney, the one with the hair?”

“Yeah you seem surprised.”

“Yes, I am actually. I never saw her as someone who would be in a profession like law or anything like that.”

“Yeah, well she has a ninety-eight percent success rate. She’s one of the best.”

“Wow, I guess you really can’t judge a book by its cover.”

“Yeah she is one tough cookie.”

“Ok, what do I have to do?”

“Well she left her morning free if we decide to pay her a visit.” I waited for some kind of response from her. I know it’s hard. Even though it ended horribly, I am sure there were happy times in the beginning. I didn’t want to push her. It would have defeated the whole purpose of all that I have done so far, which was for her to regain control of her life. “You’re in control here, what ever you decided I’ll be behind you.”

We got to Shane’s office about an hour after. She went into to the gallery first before going over to Shane’s office. We waited a few minutes in the lobby before Shane asked her secretary to show us in.

“Please, have a seat.” Bette looked at me confused about the formal manner in which she addressed us.

“I know, she’s like Jekyll and Hyde. Cool and suave, but when in her lawyer costume, ice queen.” I shivered in my seat.

“Are you finished?” She asked sternly.

“Yeah, sorry.” We smiled.

“Bette, I am going to ask you one question.”

“Ok.”

“Are you sure? Are you sure that this is what you want?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“Good.” Shane took the files out and opened them on her desk in front of her. I looked over at Bette who was playing with her fingers nervously. I put my hand on hers to calm her. When she looked at me I mouthed ‘it’s ok’ and smiled. “So Bette,” Shane started. “Based on what we have here, domestic violence is enough grounds for the divorce. We don’t have to use the affair unless it’s absolutely necessary. I don’t foresee any complications.”