He Was Sure the Cops Would Believe the Polished Son-in-Law Over a Terrified Old Woman. Then I Asked Them to Look at the Fireplace

“I’m here, Mom.

I’m right here.

I’m not going anywhere.”

From the doorway, Ronan produced a long, sorrowful sigh, playing the scene to the detective now entering behind him.

“I know how this looks, Valerie.

But she was swinging that poker like a woman possessed.