Brandon sat opposite me in an expensive new jacket.

His lawyer spoke respectfully.

Mine did the same.

We reviewed a temporary parenting plan, financial disclosures, and how to communicate about medical appointments.

The judge asked Brandon about the girls’ routines.

He described Piper as “the quiet one” and Quinn as “the troublemaker.” I didn’t correct him aloud, though it was nearly the reverse.

Elena had taught me that accuracy was stronger than humiliation.

We supplied the feeding schedule, pediatric appointments, and records of each visit.