Chapter 9 - The Truth Takes the StandWitness after witness testified.
Karen.
The neighbor.
Ryan's teacher.
Detective Carter.
The emergency-room doctor.
Each testimony added another piece to the picture.
Finally, Diane took the stand.
She cried.
She trembled.
She called herself a loving grandmother.
Then our attorney played the video again.
“You said the baby slipped.”
“Yes.”
“You said it was accidental.”
“Yes.”
“But the video shows you opening your arms.”
Diane hesitated.
“I was startled.”
“You said, 'I've had enough.'”
“I was frustrated.”
“So you were frustrated.”
“Yes.”
“And because you were frustrated, you dropped a seven-month-old baby.”
Diane stared at her.
“No.”
The attorney leaned closer.
“Then why does the video show exactly what happened?”
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Diane had no answer.
For the first time, the jury saw through her.
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Chapter 10 - GuiltyThe jury deliberated for hours.
Chapter 11 - Five YearsThe sentencing hearing came two weeks later.
Chapter 12 - A New BeginningLife after the trial was quieter.
Chapter 13 - The LetterWe moved into a new house.
Chapter 14 - The Family We ChoseOur first family vacation was to the beach.
Chapter 15 - Noah's Second BirthdayNoah's second birthday became a celebration of survival.
