“I was thinking about the statements.”

“Then I will think about bread.”

She went back into the store.

I stood beside the car with my phone in my hand.

Richard had sent another message asking to talk about what was best for Emily.

I forwarded it to the attorney and put the phone away.

By then, a temporary protective order had been issued after the initial application and review.

It set limits on contact, including Patricia’s access and conditions governing Richard’s contact with Emily pending the next proceedings.