Dr. Lakeisha L. Jones

Love can cover a multitude of faults, but resentment can hinder the process. When standing at the crossroads of forgiveness and revenge, one’s compassion seldomly lessens their hunger for reprisal. Vengeance is an appetite too ravenous to satisfy.

Alexandre Denton-Hall is a juvenile court judge who is new to her role on the bench. Her allegiance is to the system’s mission to rehabilitate and to the children she serves. However, circumstances cause her to not only question her commitment, but herself as well-especially when the verdicts decided in her courtroom trigger blowbacks outside of it.

Living in a world in which retribution is true justice, The Honorable Denton-Hall must come to terms with the reality that she does not possess the final ruling on the punishments rendered. Without end, decisions are made that are seemingly sweet but foolish.