PART 12: What Lucas Told the Counselor

We met our counselor, Dr.

Evelyn Park, on a Wednesday afternoon while Priya stayed with Marian.

Her office had two armchairs set at equal angles toward a small table.

There was nowhere to sit above anyone else.

I explained what had happened.

Lucas sat with his hands folded, speaking only to confirm the facts.

When I finished, Dr.