When the session resumed, the discussion moved from accusations and history to possible terms.

The house could be sold under an agreed process, with everyone whose legal authority was required participating through the proper documents.

The proceeds would be deposited into an independently administered account.

Disputed amounts would remain controlled while the accounting and allocation were completed.

It was not an instant transfer of the house to Claire.

It was not a declaration that every contribution Marjorie made over the years counted for nothing.

It was a way to stop the disputed ownership story from directing all future decisions while preserving funds for the questions that remained.