Today was the third time I showed up to court expecting to testify and got sent home.
Since I don't have balls, per se, I can't say I know what Blue Balls might feel like. But, I imagine it's like being brought to the edge of a cliff with every expectation of making what might be the most satisfying jump of one's life, and then, AT THE VERY LAST SECOND, being told to climb back down.
Turns out Tugboat was "The Best Plaintiff Witness" our lawyer has ever put on the stand. There were tears, both on his part and on the parts of the court reporter, the court officer and jurors #1 and alternate #2. There was obvious physical discomfort (exhibiting his injuries in real-life). There was tension during the cross (Tugboat got a little fresh with the defense attorney, but that's a different post).
It seems he might have scared just enough of their pants off to bring up the offer.
The official offer comes tomorrow. If it's what they say it will be, we will accept.
Oh, Madge -- my fingers, legs, arms, hair (basically, everything on my body that can be crossed) -- all crossed for you and Tugboat. Here's hoping for a speedy and successful end to your long period of waiting.
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: Nancy | June 14, 2007 at 09:08 AM
how many times can I hit refresh today and not blow up your typepad account?
sweet pete, I hope you get what you need today.
Posted by: Jen | June 14, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Ditto Jen - you're on constant refresh over here.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | June 14, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Hi. I'm new to your blog. I found you through a series of links through other blogs. I couldn't even tell you which one I started on.
Anyway...I have been through what you're going through now. (Could I use the word "through" a little more here?) It was a personal injury thing based on a company's negligence and has had long lasting effects on my life. I know how you feel like you're in limbo. I understand how infuriating it can be dealing with the court system and the frustration at insurance company defense attorneys. To have them offer crazy, ridiculous settlement numbers and just think why are you wasting my time. I know it must be hard to finally think you are going to get to tell your story to a jury and then, not.
I know it sounds cliche to say hang in there but HANG IN THERE. These defense attorneys have underestimated your toughness. They were hoping you'd give up a long time ago. Well, they were wrong. Try not to worry. I'll be thinking of you and checking back so keep us posted.
Posted by: snakeepoo | June 14, 2007 at 01:51 PM