There was disappointment in her face.

There was also a small adjustment, as though she had been holding herself ready for an argument and was choosing to let it go.

“What do I need to do next?”

The worker outlined the appointments, safety planning, and assessment steps relevant to her.

Her attorney would explain the legal process in more detail.

No one promised that completing a list would guarantee a particular final ruling.

Mara asked for a pen and wrote the first appointment beside the schedule.