“They attached a signed medical report from Gastonia,” I said.

“It says Walter had advanced dementia.”

“Ms.

Whitcomb, turn to exhibit B on page fourteen and read me the medical license number printed right below Dr.

Vance’s signature,” Thomas said.

I leafed through the heavy pages and read the six digits aloud into the speaker.

“Now check the street address on the letterhead at the top of that page,” he went on.

“Suite 400, Gastonia Medical Plaza,” I read out.