That became my answer to the fear.

I didn’t need a perfect story.

I needed an accurate one.

The files from the camera were copied and verified through the proper process.

The source device and card remained officially preserved.

Working copies were handled so their origin and integrity could be explained.

Ruth advised me not to distribute the footage casually.

We also examined the privacy and admissibility questions through counsel rather than assuming every second of bedroom recording could automatically be used for every legal purpose.