evidence, the defense requested a recess.

The judge granted one hour.

During that hour, Ethan asked to speak with me.

Ms. Reyes advised against it. My parents looked frightened. His attorney objected in a tense whisper.

But I agreed under one condition.

“Ms. Reyes stays outside the room,” I said. “Door open. Two marshals nearby.”

Ethan laughed without amusement.continue reading …