It was the signature form I had discovered eight months before, this time obtained directly from the financial institution.

A notary stamp appeared beneath my name.

The commission belonged to a man named Leonard Pike.

He had notarized documents for Sandra’s business for years.

“I didn’t sign that,” I said again.

“We understand,” Evelyn replied.

“He’s been asked to provide his journal and explain what identification he examined.”

The following day Leonard’s lawyer responded.