“He doesn’t like loud noises lately,” Michael said.

Lena glanced up from her phone.

She spun her silver wedding band nervously around her middle finger.

“He’s just shy,” Lena said.

Her quick, defensive voice carried over the cold wind.

Michael watched Noah back away a step from the swing.

“I’m filing a motion for a private residential evaluation,” Michael said.

Lena stopped spinning the silver band.