Judge Hale left behind a docket filled with cases that needed to go to trial. Rudy breathes a sigh of relief that Kipler will preside over the Blacks’ case. Rudy tells Booker that he wants the case fast tracked. After Kipler is sworn in, he meets with Rudy; Rudy thanks Kipler again for helping him with the bar exam. Kipler tells Rudy to file the motion to get the case fast tracked and to call him if he needs any help.

An hour after leaving Kipler, Rudy receives a large packet of documents from Drummond. Tinley Britt has filed a motion for security of costs, a scheme to slow things down. In essence, Tinley Britt is stating that they’re worried Rudy will be unable to pay the cost of the trial should he lose. Also, they are asking for sanctions against Rudy and the Blacks “for filing such a frivolous lawsuit” (296).

Rudy and Donny Ray have dinner that night at a local barbecue joint. They then go watch a couple of softball games, where they sit behind the outfield fence. Cliff’s team is playing. Rudy spots Kelly in the stands, but she doesn’t see him.