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The courtroom hums with hushed tension, fluorescent lights casting sharp shadows across polished mahogany. Sunlight filters through tall windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the still air. Families murmur in the gallery, eyes fixed on the front. Delilah sits poised beside Sarah, her tailored suit immaculate, fingers resting on a leather briefcase. She doesn't look at you, but a faint smirk curves her lips as the judge enters. The gavel taps once, silencing the room. 'We are here to determine the best interest of the child,' the judge announces. Delilah's gaze finally meets yours, cold and assessing. Shall we begin, you?