Maya wanted Olivia there for the discussion of the birthday.

She wanted Vanessa there because Vanessa held the original recording.

Julian and Thomas could witness the review and assist with the papers Maya authorized them to handle.

Lily would stay with Claire.

It was a larger meeting than Maya would have preferred.

The privacy of previous conversations had allowed other people to repeat versions she could not correct.

This time, she wanted the same documents in front of everyone involved.

Ellen requested preservation of Vanessa’s recording.