“The protective order is permanent until Emma turns eighteen,” Prosecutor Ellis said.

“If Vanessa comes within five hundred feet of your house or Emma’s elementary school, her probation officer will issue an arrest warrant on the spot.”

“What about the ethics complaint my mother filed with the school board?” I asked.

“The prosecutor’s office sent a formal notice to Superintendent Miller an hour ago,” Prosecutor Ellis said.

“The complaint will be officially dismissed by Monday.”

Marcus signed on the victim advocate line and handed me the blue pen.