Before bed, Emily said Richard had called Walter’s arrangements family money and problems.

I did not try to question her into a complete account.

I noted her words for the people reviewing her safety and told her she could stop talking about it for the night.

She asked whether there would be breakfast.

“Of course.”

“Can I have toast?”

“As much as you’re hungry for.”

She looked relieved by an answer that should have been unremarkable.