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confidence in me.  I will let you know as soon as I find out when I’m getting out of this place.  I have a hearing on Monday, June 11.  I hope I get out, then.  My lawyer thinks I might.”
    Wally smiled, trying to cover up his feelings about the money.
    A correctional officer opened the door behind Tony.  “Time’s up Danforth.  Tell your visitor good-bye. . . . Mr. Jackson, you need to leave first.  Then, I will take Danforth back to the cell block.”
    Wally stood, scooted the chair in place, and turned to leave. He glanced back at Tony.  He wondered, What is there about this man to make me love him so much, to spark my energy, to ignite my feelings, to sway me in his direction, doing what he wants?
    Wally was afraid he might burst into tears as he walked through the door into the hall.  He didn’t.  In fact, there was only one tear and not a hint of a sniffle.  Had something suddenly gone sour?
    Wally remembered he had to find the correctional officer to retrieve his belt.  He managed a wry smile.  Maybe he’ll stick his wand somewhere where it feels good, Whoo–aw!  Then he shifted his thoughts abruptly.  He would probably do me just like Tony.  Men are all alike.  I made a special trip to see my Tony, the man I love, and he talked me out of seven hundred dollars.  I must be totally lacking in good sense?

Chapter 6
     
                  Tony’s hearing occurred on June 11, as scheduled.  Twice before, the hearing had been on the docket and was continued at the last minute.  Tony didn’t have to make arrangements to attend a hearing.   He was in jail.  He wasn’t going anywhere if it got canceled.  There was really no inconvenience to anyone as far as the courthouse was concerned.  No one seemed to give any thought that Tony’s mother might make the three-hour trip to be present.  Nor, did anyone seem disturbed that she was not permitted to visit him at the jail on those occasions.  Visits had to occur during regular visiting hours.  They had to be arranged several days in advance. There were few exceptions, and even the exceptions had to be arranged in advance.   At such times, Tony would feel that nobody cared what the outcome was for him.  The domestic order did not expire until July 23.  Would he have to remain locked up until then?  More and more, it appeared that this might happen.  Tony and his mother were amazed that everything was on schedule today.
                  At the hearing, the magistrate asked Tony why he was visiting Sarah on the day the argument occurred.
    Tony answered that Sarah had invited him.
    The magistrate extemporized on the meaning of domestic orders.  None of the parties had any right to change the provisions.  Only the court could make exceptions or cancel the order. The magistrate glanced around the courtroom.  He spoke, “It appears that the young lady is not present, though she was given proper notice of the hearing.  Therefore, this court rules that the domestic order is no longer in effect; that Tony Danforth shall be given credit for time served and shall be released, today, from Highland Regional Jail.  This hearing is adjourned.”
    It was all Tony could do to suppress a howl of delight as he left the courtroom behind his mother and the attorney.  Tony had to return to the jail to complete some paperwork and get his belongings.  He did not have to be shackled.  He could ride out to the jail in his mother’s pickup truck.  Once Tony was in the parking lot next to the building, he jumped and squealed with delight, saying over and over, “I’m free!  I’m free!”
    When Tony and his mother arrived at the jail, they had to wait nearly an hour before they were taken into the office of the administrative assistant.  It took less than five minutes for Tony to sign the forms and get his belongings.  Tony was taken to a changing room where he could put on his street clothes.  He had to leave the orange uniform