“Why?” I asked.

“Because Thomas Vance was my father’s friend,” Daniel said, adjusting his spectacles.

“And because this paper shows your father knew the truth twelve years ago.”

“Does this document end the lawsuit?” I asked.

“It gives us a legal weapon,” Daniel said.

“But we still have to put it in front of the bench, and your father’s lawyer will object to bringing in unrecorded intent notes.”

“Will Judge Simmons accept it as evidence?” I asked.