Before leaving, she asked Ellen about the birthday, the threats, and Lily.

They spoke privately again.

Ellen explained that Maya needed separate advice about protection, separation, and parenting; the estate papers could not settle those matters.

They discussed immediate precautions and the option of reporting what had happened.

Maya made no decision that turned the video into a criminal judgment.

She did make one request.

“If Richard says I have nothing, I want you to check the documents before anyone accepts it.”

Ellen closed the folder.