a miracle was sequelly unfolding before grandstaff's eyes. ♪ [ clapping ] grandstaff's release was sonexpected anna wasn't even in court. >> it's okay. >> this is a little more like it. i can get used to being on this side. >> it's still a bit surreal. kind of hard to grasp. sometimes i feel like there's one of me here and one of me still in a cell somewhere because it just can't be real. >> reporter: how did grandstaff become one of the very few to avoid conviction? he believes it was a combination of his lawyer and the presence of the media, including abc news. >> i think the good defense coupled with publicity, i think that paid off. >> reporter: grandstaff's nightmare, though, is still not over. the case is formally still open. prosecutors have appealed the decision to free him. >> i'm very nervous even about going back to the appeal. i'm uneasy because i could walk into court free that day and walk back out in handcuffs. >> reporter: for now the husband and wife will appreciate every moment together. and one final drawing. >> i have one new one you haven't seen. i'm still working