Silent Witness, My Brother's Despair

My brother was bullied by his roommate. He acted in self-defense, but the other guy ended up in critical condition.

My husband, the only witness who could save him, refused to show up in court. He had a ten-year reunion pact with his first love that he wouldn't miss for the world.

I knelt on the floor, begging him to testify.

He just shoved me away with a look of pure disgust. "Are you really trying to compete for my attention right now? This ten-year anniversary only happens once.