They had performed an ordinary service on an object a customer brought them.

With the relevant authorization and records available, I was able to confirm that Patrick had requested anniversary wording, then changed the instruction before the work was completed.

The original intended words were in the order history.

FORTY YEARS. STILL YOU.

The revised words matched the ring in my hand.

DON’T BELIEVE HER.

The timing was consistent with the account of the argument.

That established something important but limited.