It addressed the disputed funds, retirement accounts, support, the house, and Grace’s educational savings.

The figures were complicated enough that I had Elaine review the financial provisions independently.

I wasn’t going to spend the rest of my life wondering whether I had signed something I hadn’t understood.

Derek and I met with our lawyers to discuss the terms.

He looked tired.

His expensive watch was gone, though I had no idea whether he had sold it or simply stopped wearing it.

“I made mistakes,” he said at one point.