“Your side has an advantage of 1 extra person” said Stick.

“That doesn’t matter” said Tom’s dad.  “He still had no permission to speak”

“Order in the court!” shouted Rudy. “Strudel has no father, and Tom does. Would you like to leave, Mr. Tom’s Dad?”

“No ma’am” said Tom’s dad.

“Then hush” said Rudy.

“Tom’s Mom” said Stick. “What is it that you have there?”

“Tom’s last art project” said Tom’s mom, holding up the drawing with the shoeprint, which was also stained with Tom’s blood.

“Is that supposed to be you?” Pearl whispered to Strudel.

“Ahem” said Rudy. “Something you’d like to say?”

“That’s a vury good drawing” Ib spoke up.

“It’s Strudel” said Pearl.

“Yeah” said Waffles. “It’s Strudel, me, Tom, and Pia”

Tom’s mom burst into tears.

“Order in the court!” Rudy banged her gavel on the table.

“Strudel” Ron began.