“Then you’ve called the right person.”

Maya offered her guest room for as long as I needed.

She understood that Frank’s home was familiar and safe, but Colton knew exactly where it was.

We agreed not to disclose my destination beyond those who needed to know.

That night I filed an account with police about the neck assault and the threats in the hospital.

An officer took my statement and explained that investigators would determine what charges, if any, were supported by the evidence.

I did not mistake giving a statement for an instant conviction.