Nor would we strengthen an allegation because I had carried the babies out of the box.

I documented the conversation where it belonged and kept the evidence available through the proper process.

What she asked was not an instruction to hide facts.

It was a request not to turn her account into something more certain or more punitive than it supported.

I could respect that without deciding the outcome for anyone.

The following morning, Frank and I reviewed a draft summary for the continuing proceedings.

One sentence stated Caleb’s alleged threat as an established fact.