I hope there aren’t any glitches with the name change. I’ll see you at five.” Abby was in high spirits. Today would be Day One of the rest of her life. A new name and a new lifestyle made her nervous, but it was exciting, too. “Bring it on,” she mumbled as she drove back home. With two hours to kill, she’d enjoy a leisurely breakfast with Betsy, then shower and dress nicely for the appearance in front of the judge. Living on South Battery had its advantages. There wasn’t much in downtown Charleston that was more than a ten-minute drive away. With the courthouse located on Broad Street, Abby had a five-minute drive, but parking was always an issue. Leaving the house at nine thirty would give her plenty of time. Abby and Betsy sat in the morning room having scrambled eggs and toast, facing the beautiful park across the street. “Are you nervous, Abby?” “Kind of, but it’s probably because I don’t know what to expect.
