The world had changed in this courtroom today. And now, thanks to the indelible record emblazoned above the bench, no one could ever deny it.

“We did it,” Daniel breathed against her ear, still holding her close even though her feet had found the ground again. “Juni, we actually did it.”

Sophia crashed into them both, creating a tangle of limbs and laughter. “I told you! What did I say? People gotta make it home ya know!” Her grin was incandescent as she bounced on her heels. “Now come on - I hear they’re passing out free hot chocolate in the park. This calls for a celebration!”