Thursday -- 11am -- On the courthouse steps.

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Dressed in black slacks, a dark blouse, and the most intimidatingly tall heels I could find, I began my way up the courthouse steps. I pushed my sunglasses on top of my head, and sighed heavily. I really hoped I wouldn't have to talk to anyone before the case. I was just there to give my testimony and get out of there. I took a stutter step and the heel of my new shoes promptly snapped off, and I stumbled.

"Frick."

I took off my shoe and looked at the two pieces woefully.

"There goes two hundred dollars..."