“I paid off the tax liability out of that draw so you wouldn’t get hit with a federal lien on your account.”

“You told me the joint account was closed three years ago.”

“The administrative close took time because of the outstanding vendor balances from the old shop,” Max said.

“I absorbed all of that personal liability so you could keep the kitchen stove running.”

I curled my fingers tight inside my pockets until my nails pressed into my palms.

“I have the exact withdrawal slip number,” I said.

“Then take it to Gary and watch him write another invoice,” Max said.