ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 62

" I have had the opportunity to confer with Judge Norland and his husband, your honor, Judge Van Owen ," Hillie Pierce said sharply as she stood up in court after the recess. " My client's husband's past has no relevance on this current case. Nigel Hawthorne - Cyrus Norland is a currently law-abiding well respected member of our country and society. He is the youngest son of a wealthy , prominent and equally respected businessman Nicholas Volkouv who is one of the people willing to testify to the very fitness of Judge Norland and Nigel Norland as men as well as parental figures. Nigel Norland is an executive at Volkouv Enterprises , a vice president in fact, who is currently on a medical leave of absence. He owns a well loved popular and successful restaurant in the area Richard and Nigel's. This man has overcome his past as numerous character witnesses will testify. " Hillie thinned her lips and darted her small blue eyes over at Tania who was seated between her own husband and her lawyer at the opposite table. " Mrs. Kaye , herself , does not have a very squeaky clean back history herself. She has a past and present history of avid drug use. As well as having participated in what used to be called..... orgies. "

The onlookers now were whispering softly about Tania and staring her way as the woman in question began to squirm in her seat. Wilson looked enraged as he put his arm protectively around his wife's shoulders. Edward stood up and replied," Your honor , I would like my opponent's ridiculous comments stripped from the official record. There is absolutely no evidence or proof of anything......"

" Except for the recollection of my client Judge Norland ," Hillie responded swiftly. " He will testify that during their marriage his ex wife, Tania Kaye , not only smoked marijuana and used cocaine on several occasions but that she had sordid extramarital affairs. Affairs that happened while Judge Norland was hard at work providing a decent life for her and their son. One such affair he actually walked in on leading to the dissolution of their marriage. We will prove that the true unfit parent in this case is Tania Kaye herself ! "

Wilson still had his arm around his wife's shoulders tightly but he was now looking at her in disbelief. Tania shook her head and said out loud," Your honor , I..... I don't know what they are talking about......"

A.R. looked at both Tania , Richard and Nigel with much distaste on her face. "Mrs. Kaye, do you smoke marijuana ? "

Tania swallowed harshly. " Marijuana is perfectly legal in Maryland. "

" Do. You. Smoke. Marijuana. "

" Yes , your honor. I do but I also have a legal medical card for it. I have anxiety issues. Anxiety that I developed during my marriage to Richard Norland whose workaholic ways basically turned me into a single mother. "

" Do you also use cocaine ? ," A.R. asked sternly. " Have you had these extramarital affairs? "

Tania sighed. " I did dabble a little when younger but never after we had Lewis. And , yes..... I did cheat on Richard but he was never home ! He neglected me. And our son. That's why Lewis has his current issues. I have never used cocaine recently. I have never cheated on Wilson. "

A.R. tapped her long fingers on the bench top. " I don't think either side is fit to have custody. In fact, right now I am going to temporarily remove full custody from both Judge Norland and his ex wife Tania Kaye. "

Tania gasped.

Wilson swallowed back a curse.

Nigel closed his eye and hated himself.

Richard looked back at his father for strength.

A.R. continued on ," Until further notice I am awarding custody temporarily to Lewis' paternal grandfather Andrew Norland. And , I would like to schedule an interview with the young boy at some point before our next hearing on this matter which will be on Tuesday October fourteenth. Then I shall hear more from each side and make my permanent ruling. Now get out of my courtroom. All of you. Court adjourned. "