“The assault at the store gives us the official police record we need,” Vance said, passing me a blue pen.

“We file these duress affidavits with the mortgage lender, and your name is cleared from his restitution debts entirely.”

“How long will the bank freeze last?” I asked.

“Forty-eight hours,” Vance said, tapping a knuckle on the file.

“Your good credit is fully restored, and the lender is dropping the loan application.”

“Nancy at the Oak Creek branch has already filed the fraud affidavit from her desk,” Sarah said.

“The police seized his second checking account under a court freeze,” Vance added.