Chapter 72

When he came back to the present, he said, “Have you ever considered following in your grandfather’s footsteps?”

“The thought has crossed my mind from time to time, but right now I enjoy what I’m doing too much to give it up. Ask me again in twenty years or so.”

“If I’m still around in twenty years, I may do just that,” he said. “Have a seat, gentlemen, and tell me what brings a prominent Atlanta attorney to our little corner of the world.”

“Your Honor, I’ve just filed a lawsuit charging the sheriff of this county with misfeasance, malfeasance, and a few other things. I’m here to ask you to issue a temporary injunction in the matter.”

“Those are serious charges,” Judge Hampton said. “Please elaborate.”

“I’d be happy to, Your Honor. Are you familiar with an incident that took place at the Mall of Georgia a few weeks ago, where some local rednecks went after four gay boys and a straight friend of theirs?”