“A husband should feed his child.” Patricia opened her mouth, and nothing came out.

Chapter 12 — What He Exposed

Three months later, prosecutors charged Travis with identity theft, forgery, attempted fraud, and filing a false report through the fabricated pharmacy complaint.

Patricia faced conspiracy and fraud-related charges; Rick got reduced charges for cooperating.

It didn’t end in one dramatic afternoon — real life rarely does. There were hearings, postponements, negotiations, stacks of paperwork.

Travis eventually took a plea: he avoided the harshest sentence but served time in county custody, drew probation, and was ordered to pay restitution.

Patricia pleaded guilty to reduced charges and sold her car and several valuables to repay part of the debt.