She called from the lobby of our building and demanded to be let upstairs.

The doorman, following management’s instructions, referred her to us.

She then left a voicemail accusing me of abandoning my own mother.

Julian suggested that any meeting happen in a neutral place with boundaries established beforehand.

Maya did not want to attend.

I respected that.

I met Eleanor and Chloe two days later in a conference room at Julian’s office.

Mark came too.