I looked at the judge. The old man had an icy, impassive look. "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Court is now in session. Will the accused please rise."

What the hell? I was just standing. I stood up again. Ginny stood as well.

"I'll read the charges," the judge continued. "Bradley Cox, you stand accused of the following. The first count: misdemeanor public exhibition of a sex act. Count two: felony incest with a family member over 18 years old. Count three: felony rape in the 3rd degree. You have entered a plea of not guilty. Is that correct?"

Ginny answered for me. "That's correct, your honor."

"So be it....