Best News Ever

Sarah

"What is it?" Sarah asked.

"Well, I wasn't going to say anything until I knew for sure, but you look so sad." Her mom pouted. "My lawyers found a loophole in my case."

For the first time since she'd been there, Sarah thought she saw a twinkle in her mother's eyes. "What does that mean?"

Her mom sat back with a cautious grin. "Well, I won't know anything until we go to court, and that won't be until after the holidays, but according to my lawyers, if everything goes well, I could be out by early spring."

Sarah jumped out of her seat, causing one of the guards to look at her funny. She gave him a crooked regretful smile and then hugged her mom. "Oh, my God, Mom! That's the best news ever."

Her mom beamed then went back to being serious. She motioned for Sarah to sit back down. "But you have to promise me you'll stay in California until then, Sarah. It's not that much longer."