Jury Duty, part 2

We were all joking in the jury room. One gal said, "It'd be nice if they settled this next week!". Then another gal said, "I'd be happy if they settled it today!" We get into the court room and the judge reminds us that we've already served 12 days (seems like lots longer!) and that there are 12 days more scheduled...BUT he was happy to report that the case had been settled and thank you for your time. Wow, were we ever surprised! We had a chance to talk to the plantiffs and both sides of lawyers, then we had a mini party in the jury room. Someone had brought us lunch, so we decided to stay and eat and visit. We'd become friends during the past 1 1/2 months. It was weird saying good bye.