Chapter 193
Scooter rolled his tongue around his mouth for a second. “Is…was that the right decision, Andy?”
“I think so,” Andy said. “It’s not revenge, it’s…keeping someone else from having to suffer this.” He sighed. “We can sleep on it if you want.”
“I don’t think I’ll change my mind,” Scooter said slowly. “Just…” He turned to look up at Andy. “Want to make sure you’re…not going to see me differently. That I ain’t losing your respect.”
“Oh, honey.” Andy kissed Scooter’s forehead. “No, not for wanting justice done. This is…Plea bargaining is a tradition in the system, but it’s still a bargain. If we don’t want to take the deal, it’s not a deal.” He shrugged. “We normally wouldn’t get a say in that, but. If he doesn’t know anything that’s worth your sister’s life, then he shouldn’t be able to buy it.”
Scooter sniffled and wiped his cheeks again. “Using our powers for good, right, baby?”