“Arthur says Kade gave him sole power of attorney eighteen hours before he died,” I said.

Helen laid the file on the desk, clicked her black pen twice, and turned to the admission section.

“Kade was admitted to room two fourteen on a Thursday morning,” Helen said, pointing her pen at the recorded vitals.

“Arthur showed up at seven that evening with a notary public and a legal transfer document.”

She turned to the secondary chart page, which was stamped in red ink.

“Look at the time on the nursing flow sheet,” Helen said.