“We need the authority record in full,” June answered.

“I can show the transaction.

I won’t infer every right over the account from that line alone.”

I left with the available copies.

Evan’s name appeared on the phone while we were in the parking lot.

I watched it ring and realized I was trying to prepare an explanation before he had even asked a question.

Mara waited without telling me to answer or reject it.

“I’ll speak to him when I’m ready,” I said.