Real justice, I learned that year, moves slowly and methodically on purpose — which is exactly what makes it impossible to bully or bribe.

Trevor and Janine were both put through internal review.

Janine’s cooperation was noted and it counted for something, though it did not erase that she’d altered the sheets.

Trevor lost the promotion he’d chased for years and was suspended from all financial duties while investigators mapped the exact reach of his signatures.

As we left the building that afternoon, I saw him waiting by a pillar in the courtyard, weathered and stooped and older than his age.

Garrett went on ahead with Justin to give us the space.