I was afraid.

I had no illusions that money couldn’t complicate the process.

But fear had been controlling me for so long that, for the first time, I could recognize it without obeying it.

PART 9

Kyle’s first supervised visit with Miles took place in a family center, not because a judge had declared him dangerous, but because both attorneys agreed a neutral setting would reduce conflict until temporary arrangements were established.

He arrived carrying a stuffed elephant with an embroidered M on the ear.