“Don’t send anything sensitive over ordinary text.

Bring what you have to my office.

And don’t sign the agreement.”

“It’s on a USB drive.”

“Then we’ll have our technology specialist make a forensic copy before we examine it.

Originals matter.”

We arranged to meet that afternoon.

Evelyn reminded me that the first days after a separation could become a blur and suggested I keep a simple log of meals, feedings, messages, and childcare arrangements.