In the Family Page #8

There you go.

You just throw little darts

They keep on hurting me

All that pain and still it's free

What a lucky guy

You just say little things

Mixed with lies of wanderings

I know they're just little things

But they hurt me big time

And then I watch you walk

And I like the way you walk

And I want something

I want it all the time

Im sorry about that. I didn't mean to. I didn't know...

Wasn't expecting that.

Yeah, I don't quite know what happened there.

This Chip Taylor really gets a hold of you, huh?

I guess so.

Yeah. We actually named Chip after him.

I mean, my Chip's named after this one

Yup.

I remember Rebecca didn't even put up

a fight about it. She knew better.

Im sorry about that, I didn't...

Hey...

Im not complaining.

No complaints here, Cody.

Hold on a second, Cody. Yeah?

Just what kind of cheap date you take me for?

Yeah don't think this is

gonna be another one of your...

your one beer, two track romances.

C'mon. You gottta take me out on

the town, spin me around a little.

Yeah, you might want a...

Smart ass.

Okay, let's go. I just don't know

what Im getting myself into here.

Morning, Joey.

Morning.

You ready for this?

Yeah.

Now remember,

they'll say whatever.

Awful things. But none of that matters.

What matters is at the end of it all,

you get your turn to talk.

And they'll be there?

They'll be there.

Uh, Paul Hawks for Lee Simons at Myers.

He know you're coming?

He knows. Lee Simons.

People here to see you.

Alright.

Sign in.

Sixth floor.

Morning Cheryl.

Paul! Where have you been hiding yourself?.

Oh, ya'll be in Conference Room B today.

Thank you.

Jack doing well?

Much better. Thanks.

Tell him I say hello.

I will. He'll be happy to hear it.

Jefferson.

Paul.

Mr. Williams, Jefferson Robinson.

Joey, good to meet you.

Paul Hawks.

Mr. Williams, why don't you

take a seat right up here?

Here you go. Paul Hawks. Pleasure.

You alright, Mr. Williams?

If you'd like something to drink,

there's water and soda over there.

Uh no, Im okay. Thanks.

Sure? Alright.

Any time you need a minute, you want

to take a break, just let me know.

Okay. Thanks.

Now Im just going to wait until I get the okay

from our court reporter over there.

Im ready.

Alright, do you want to go

ahead and swear him in?

Mr. Williams, could you

please raise your right hand?

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole

truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Yes, I do.

Great, let's go on record.

Mr. Williams, my name is Jefferson Robinson,

and I am attorney for Mrs. Eileen Robey, and Im

going to be asking you a couple questions today.

Alright?

Okay.

Now the first one is going to be really easy.

Could you state your full name for the record please?

Joey Williams.

Alright, Mr. Williams, now uh, have you

ever been deposed before?

Is this your first time?

Yes, this is my first time.

Alright, let me start off then by explaining a couple

of things that'll make today go a little smoother.

This is for the record, which means our court reporter will

be making a transcript of what we say here today.

To make sure we try and keep, um,

misunderstandings to a minimum,

please speak clearly so that

the court reporter can hear you.

Also, please let me finish

my question before you speak.

The reporter has a hard time

dealing with two voices at once.

And the reporter cannot record gestures,

so please make sure you speak all your answers.

That all make sense?

Yes, sir.

And anytime you need to confer with your lawyer,

you just let us know, and we'll go off the record.

Alright?

Okay.

Now, Mr. Williams, this may

be your first deposition, but...

I have to admit to you that this is

also my first deposition of this sort.

Its a unique set of circumstances

that's led us to this point.

Im going to place before you a document

that was signed by you as well as my client.

Do you recognize that document, Mr. Williams?

You can take as long as you need to look it over.

Yes, I recognize it.

Good.

Now, if you don't mind, Id like to take just a little

time to review what's been stipulated.

And I mean I know the document has been executed, but

just to be clear about it all since we're all here.

That alright, Mr. Williams?

Sure.

Paul?

Go ahead.

Alright, so as part of this stipulation, Mr. Williams,

you've requested this on the record deposition

to be attended by David and Eileen Robey

who are both in the room now, is that correct?

Yes, that's right.

So, the agreed format for today

is that Ill ask some questions,

and I really don't have that many,

and then Mr. Hawks will ask some questions.

And then there'll be some cross

if there are any more questions.

Is that your understanding?

Yes, it is.

So, the requests are a little unusual,

but my client has agreed to it.

For your part, Mr. Williams, you've agreed

to release any claims you may have,

underscore may have, uh, on the home at...

161 Woodland Street,

the address at which you now reside.

Yes.

In addition, you release an

potential claims on bank accounts

or other assets that were

held by Mr. Cody Hines

or jointly by yourself and

Mr. Cody Hines, is that correct?

Yes.

Now, Mr. Williams,

you understand that the releases

you provide in this stipulation

go beyond this case before us

Yes.

Ah. Sorry, just a little more to the question.

No matter what happens in this custody case,

no matter the outcome,

you are releasing those claims. Now this means you

cannot claim those assets in a separate lawsuit.

You understand and agree with that?

Oh yes. Sorry,

I didn't know if you were finished.

No problem, and I appreciate you going

through those preliminaries with me.

Now, um, you answered that...

sorry, could the reporter read back

the statement of full name please?

Joey Williams.

No middle name, Mr. Williams?

No, sir.

And you're not a Joseph?

No, just Joey.

Hm. That's a little unusual,

isn't it? How'd that happen?

My foster Mom and Dad called me Joey.

Their last name was Williams. When they

passed, I had my name changed.

Oh, so uh Joey Williams is not your real name.

It is my real name.

Oh, sorry, it is your current legal name.

What was your name before?

Chin Mae Lang.

Sorry, could you spell that for me?

Sure. C-H-I-N. Then M-A-E. Then I-A-N-G.

Now um,

I have records of a Chin Mae Lang

in the Martin foster care system.

Is that you?

I doubt there was another. I never met another.

Now, are you sure? Because from what I can see,

this Chin Mae Lang seems to have a violent record.

Not sure what you mean by a violent record-

These records seem to show you got

into a lot of fights in foster care.

Mr. Williams, do you mind taking a look at this,

if its okay with your counsel?

Take a look. If you can understand

what he's talking about, you can respond.

Mr. Williams, do you understand the

fights I referred to previously?

Yes, sir.

Great, so Ill ask you again.

Did you have a violent record

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