“You are suing a decorated military prosecutor for undue influence?” the judge asked. “A woman who drafts wills for soldiers before deployment? A woman who understands legal capacity better than nearly everyone in this room?”
My mother whispered, “We didn’t know. She never told us.”
“Because you were too busy calling me worthless to ask,” I said.
Then I turned to Sterling.
“Counselor, your clients committed perjury today. My father testified that I changed the locks. In that folder is an affidavit from the nursing home director stating the facility changed the locks after my father attempted to enter while intoxicated and aggressive.”
Sterling went pale.
“My mother testified that I have no income. My tax returns are also included. I had no financial motive to pressure my grandmother. My parents, however…”
I picked up another document.
“I request permission to cross-examine Robert Vance now that his credibility has been impeached.”
