Inside, Corinne spotted Casey sitting behind the stage in a red velvet dress. Gwendolyn was fixing her hair. Ross was chatting with a photographer.

A state social worker sat close to the child. Ross had specifically asked to bring her during his visitation time.

He wanted a prop.

Casey twisted the hem of her dress between her fingers — the thing she did when she was frightened.

Corinne moved toward her on instinct. Rachel caught her arm.

“Don’t walk into his trap.”