the judge said after the introductions and other preliminaries. “What are you doing?” Frank asked from behind them. “Getting ready to take video,” Thomas said. “Video?” Katie looked around, apparently alarmed. “Oh, everyone wants a video, dear. Someday you’ll be glad you have it,” said the woman who’d escorted them in. “Sure,” he said, hoping Katie caught both the warning lift of his eyebrows and the humor in his voice. “We’ll be glad we have it someday.” “Oh. Yes. Thank you, Thomas.” They turned back to the judge. The three minutes and thirty-four seconds that followed were flashes for Brad. We are gathered here in front of these witnesses… The judge was talking and Katie was watching him with such intense concentration. Love, honor, comfort, and cherish as long as you both shall live.
