I also saw him look genuinely sad when Hazel stirred and reached toward me.

Both reactions could exist in the same person.

Neither excused his conduct.

The court entered temporary financial-support and parenting arrangements while the parties gathered more information.

They were not a final verdict on anyone’s character.

The judge instructed both sides to communicate about Hazel without threats and warned against using access or money as leverage.

Outside, Brandon caught up with me by the elevator.

“You made me look like I don’t love my daughter.”