“What are the exact settlement terms?” I asked.

“He gives up every legal claim to Eleanor’s home and all the equity in it,” Rebecca said.

“In exchange, you agree not to pursue criminal fraud charges over the forged draw authorizations.”

I touched my thin silver bracelet and picked up the black ballpoint pen resting on the legal pad.

“And the house purchase in Golden?” I asked.

“The purchase contract was canceled three days ago when his down payment money failed to clear escrow,” Rebecca said.

“Melissa is still in her rental house, and Daniel moved into a small one-bedroom apartment nearby.”