She had brought it for Lily.

When she was frightened, Mom packed things she could give someone.

Lily accepted it and folded it over her lap.

We moved to a quieter place near security while I made the next call.

I reported the threatening messages and what Lily had told me, and asked how to handle returning to the house without putting either of us at risk.

I did not ask an officer to decide whether the contract was valid over the phone.