“We don’t stop the signing, Brenda.

We let her sign every last page.”

Brenda stared at me, her hands clenching the strap of her purse.

“If she signs the final transfer sheet while the revocation is in effect, it’s first-degree bank fraud,” I said.

“Federal fraud goes to the federal marshals, not the county sheriff.”

“What do you need me to do?” she asked.

“Wait till eleven fifteen Friday morning,” I said.

“When her lawyer calls the branch to confirm the funds are available, tell him the transfer’s in progress.”