“I don’t know. It’s a gift.”
“That it is.”
The courtroom door opened. “Kaylie Evers.”
“That’s me.”
Ryan walked her to the door. There were no spectators allowed in the room with the grand jury.
Kaylie went in alone. The bailiff escorted her to the witness stand. She stayed standing.
“Please raise your right hand.Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
Kaylie swallowed hard. “I do.” Her voice wasn’t very loud. She trembled and sat before she fell.
“Mrs. Evers. Were you previously known as Kay Donovan?”
“Yes.” She wrung her hands and then rubbed them on her skirt because they were sweaty.
“Did you work as an accountant for Vincent Rizzo?”
“Yes, I did.”
“Were you responsible for keeping two sets of books?”
“Yes, I was.”
“What were they for?”
“One set was for the legitimate businesses Mr. Rizzo owned. The pizzerias, Italian restaurants, and car dealerships. The second set was for all the transactions relating to his narcotic business…from buyers to sellers.”
Kaylie testified for several hours and when she was finally released with no questions from any attorney remaining, she held her head high and walked out of the courtroom.
Ryan and Paul were waiting for her.
Her husband enveloped her in his arms. “I’m so happy to be done.”
Paul stepped up and took her hand. “Thank you, Kaylie. I’m sure your testimony was perfect and that it will send Vinnie to prison for a long time.”
“Hopefully, this judge will not give him bail.”
Paul shook his head. “I don’t think she will. She’s pretty hard-nosed on drug related offenses.”
“Good.” Kaylie gazed up at Ryan. “Can we go home now?”
“Do you want to go to dinner while we’re here in New York?” he asked.
“Nope. I want to go home and cook in my own kitchen. I can prepare any dish they have in any of these restaurants if I have a recipe.”
“Well, you heard her, Paul. We’re heading home.”
Paul laughed. “That I did.” He pulled Kaylie into his arms and gave her a bear hug. “I’m glad you’re my almost sister-in-law.”
“So am I,” she said. Then Kaylie stood on her tiptoes and still had to have Paul bend down so she could kiss his cheek.
Ryan shook Paul’s hand. “See you soon, my friend.”
Paul clapped him on the back. “Soon.”