[Xenalyte]

Thompson's former court reporter, Lisa Foster, wiped away tears as she described tracing an unfamiliar "sh-sh" in the courtroom to her boss.

In tears? Oh, please. Grow a spine, girlie.

[acad1228]

In tears? Oh, please. Grow a spine, girlie.

Knowing him to be a stern and powerful man and her to be a quiet woman, I'm surprised she was even able to testify. Ya gotta remember, this is small town justice. If she'd gone screaming when this first happened, without proof, he could have had her put away for a long time. She had a reason to be afraid. Her tears are understandable.