There was enough to investigate without turning every suspicion into an accusation.

That night, for the first time since the incident, she slept for five consecutive hours.

PART 7

At the protective-order hearing, Garrett wore the charcoal suit Iris had helped choose for a company award ceremony.

He looked like the familiar, polished man who could charm a room before anyone noticed what he was asking from them.

His attorney argued that the couple had experienced a heated argument and that Iris was trying to use a personal disagreement to remove him from the home.

Garrett said the cup had slipped.