CHAPTER 54

Three hours later the trial was wrapping up. The judge had to move on to his next case and needed to rule before he and the train left. The witnesses were heard, and the prosecution rested its case. By now, the sun had fallen in the west and it no longer burned Bohdan as he awaited his fate. The judge was now in the train depot going over his notes and making his call based on the evidence presented.

Cara and Ashley sat on the depot steps anxiously biding their time awaiting the verdict. Cara would be lost without Bohdan and didn’t know what she’d do if he were taken away. Ashley could fend for herself, but had no ties to this place or time. “What are you going to do if they convict him?” Ashley asked.

“I don’t know, I’ll see what happens first.” “Do you think the judge will find him guilty?”

“Based on what was said, yes, I think he’s going to lose.”

“I think you’re right, we might be stuck out here all by ourselves. I wonder if there’s a way to get back.”

“I’m not going back, if I ca