it's rapidly becoming crystal clear that the b, page-7

I'm hoping that something biggish happens on thurs morning. The Court has classified this as a "Hearing". Not a "Directions". This is the first "Hearing" for this application. Something big has got to happen eventually.

Directions:
Orders made by the Court or a judge in relation to the conduct of a proceeding. Before the trial or hearing of a matter a judge may give directions so that the parties involved will be properly ready. The directions usually set down a list of steps to be taken by the parties and the deadline for those steps. The steps usually involve filing of material and defining the issues that require a decision by the Court.

Hearing:
That part of a proceeding where the parties present evidence and submissions to the Court.