Later, Ruth examined the photographs I had already kept from exchanges.

The blue storage bin contained old prints, but the recent handoff images were on my phone.

We compared the files rather than treating a printed corner date as proof of everything in the scene.

One October 3 image showed Evelyn near the house with Taylor and Lily.

It established their presence at that moment.

Taylor’s statement that she had been away for part of the day could still be true.

“What does this show?” Ruth asked.