“Travis turned in a local check today,” Derek went on.

“If Vance asks for proof of danger, Travis hands him that clean sheet.

Then Lena tells the judge you’re stalking them at family lunches.”

Michael knew Derek had it right.

That local background check was a perfect shield.

“He’s got a set of her house keys,” Michael said.

“He’s pretty much living there.”

“We need real proof,” Derek said.