It's time for the mid-morning break

Just an FYI, we have reached the mid-morning break with no further word from the jury. We will now go until 12:30, unless we hear something from the jurors.

I'd say things are about the same here. There's a lot of newspapers out this morning. In the media corner, we are trying to get some other work done. Several folks are out in the hallway, getting some time off their bottoms from these hard, wooden benches and making small talk. The defense team has spent the morning reading or surfing the Web.

Yesterday, Lisa Dubs told my Channel 9 news partner that Jerry did a lot of pacing, but for the most part is keeping an upbeat attitude. He smiles when he enters the courtroom. I've seen him talking and joking around with the guards. Emily's family, for the most part, stays out of the courtroom. Dee has a lot of books, magazines and crossword puzzles in her hands. She's just waiting. We are all are just waiting. It's hour 32, day 7.

I will be back around 12:30, or earlier if something happens.