“That’s how it was when I first moved here too,” Daniel said, his voice carrying that quiet understanding that always seemed to ground her. “The city can feel overwhelming, especially during the holidays. Let me know if you need help getting your place decorated.”

She glanced at him, thrown off balance by this glimpse behind his pressed surfaces, her mind rivaling itself over what they kept contained. He was already looking back at his work, as if the moment of connection had been entirely casual, but something in the set of his shoulders told her otherwise.

“I believe in you,” he added without looking up, the words falling as naturally as the snow outside. “We’ll be ready.”

Juniper felt her pulse skip at the simple declaration, even as her hands shook slightly while reopening the trial notification:

From: ECF Notifications <ecf.notifications@uscourts.gov>

To: Juniper Valenca <jvalenca@mkllc.law>

CC: Daniel Sorrin <dsorrin@mkllc.law>, Sophia Martinez <smartinez@mkllc.law>

Subject: Case No. CV-2073-7253 - Notice of Expedited Trial Date

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT [REDACTED]

IN RE: SYNNETT CLASS ACTION LITIGATION
Case No.: CV-2073-7253
Judge: Casper Donahue Presiding

NOTICE OF EXPEDITED TRIAL DATE [FILED ELECTRONICALLY]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 40(b) and upon consideration of extraordinary circumstances and substantial public interest, this matter is hereby set for EXPEDITED TRIAL. TRIAL DETAILS:

LOCATION:

Courtroom 3A

United States District Court

[Address Redacted] REQUIREMENTS:

ALL PRETRIAL MOTIONS

Including motions in limine

Proposed jury instructions

Must be filed no later than 48 HOURS before trial commencement SPECIAL NOTICE:

NO CONTINUANCES will be granted absent extraordinary cause shown

/s/_________________
Clerk of Court
United States District Court

cc: All Counsel of Record
via: Electronic Filing