that spears addressed her fans who have been out here for a long time not only today but throughout this entire legal process. she thanked them for their support saying that it gave her the courage to move forward on this. exactly what that next step is, we re not exactly clear, but her getting her own attorney, who can articulate her wants be and steps. he has made no bones about it she wants out of this conservatorship. we have more hearings in the future but are, again, a big, big step if this were to end. bret? bret: you know, jeff, when you have senator ted cruz speaking out on her behalf and other republican lawmakers, plus you see the public out there in los angeles, is there a sense that this thing is turning, at least when it comes to public opinion if not in the courtroom? oh, i think public opinion has been on britney s side from the get-go. i think a lot of people find it hard to fathom that a, you know, a mother, a woman who can choreograph music and sing and