"My name is Ed Walters, sir. I'm a friend of Victoria's. She's crying too hard to speak right now but I'll make sure she's on that plane tonight."

"You were listening?" the voice sounded indignant.

"Yes, I'm terribly sorry for my intrusion but Victoria went through some pretty awful treatment from Judge Rutledge. He hurt her pretty bad. She needs her mom and dad and she needs her daughters so I'll get her packed and on that plane."

"You- you know what that man did to her?" the voice was calmer now but shaky.

"Not the details, but I saw some pictures and I can see how hurt she is...