THE TRUTH OF US : Truth is. (4)

He Was Ours.

Lucy pressed the button.

The Winters came in (Only two members came in)   The conversation didn't take long. Their hope was to continue their business relationship with the French family, they wished Nate well in general. Did give him a concerned look about the light. Briefly commented they didn't know the extended French family too well, and hoped Nate and Gus didn't think too badly of them for talking to lawyers.....The part about trying to get Nate sectioned to a mental state ward wasn't true!

They left the room with a......"Hope to work with you again soon!"

The judge wrote a quick assessment of that conversation. Seemed genuine, no ill intent towards Nate.    But, he knew the conversation was a "cover"....There were other things going on, issues that family were most likely to address privately.

Next was Claudia.

The moment she walked in the door, she gave Nate a smirky smile.....She talked about the importance of having "good" control of things, the French family wanted to "support" Nate in this.

"...But do you like Nate?       Would you support him here?..."
"Why here?       The work is in England.....And, of course he is liked!     As long as he behaves himself..."            She looked at Lucy (Stupid girl!)
"Nate has family and friends here.....What would you do with him there?.."
"We'd give him a home, we can offer a house.   We of course would handle things.  Nate would have in-put.     We're his family too.."
"But he doesn't feel safe with you.."
"....That's just not true...."

The more Claudia talked, it became clear to what her intentions were.....And what little regard she had for Nate. She didn't look at him, or include him in the conversation.      Nate was now starting to become uncomfortable, it was noted.   She was enjoying the effect she had on him.    Lucy saw it all.    Mr Jefferson didn't like her, gut feeling kept saying"Bad News!"     She was noted for her calm, professional manner, Mr Jefferson couldn't complain there.    Gut feeling still said..."No, Mr J...No!..."

Claudia was asked to leave.

Noted : No interest in French, Only interested in self position. Just wants the money!.....and what ever else.

Violet and Sylvia were buzzed in.

Sylvia sat down, looked at Lucy and smiled. The judge didn't really need to see Sylvia, but he added her to be like a placebo.

But.....Violet.

The way she walked in, and stood in front of Nate - Just looking at him.   Scared the judge a little.         She sat down, looked at Lucy.   Looked over at the judge......"Your questions.."

Nate sat up in the chair, fists clenched.

The judge started to get the feeling, this wasn't about what he was trying to assess......But, something very different. He didn't like the vibe in the room (Claudia had been like a warning. Ignatius's  family had vibers within. There was a core of evil!)       And, maybe it would be best to keep this assessment short. Violet was giving the judge a creepy chill down his back, and as for Syliva......She'd look at Nate, as if to say this is how he should be treated.

She seemed like a reasonable person, but the judge had met people like Sylvia......Wonderful at their jobs, but the "people" part of the job, just gets in the way!

Questions were asked......But Violet didn't really answer them, instead she looked at Nate.....And, just smiled.

"...Your mother is looking forward to seeing you, Ignatius......She has sooo missed you..."
Nate stared back, fingers gripping the chair.