Julian said he did not remember.

The judge ordered preservation of relevant assets, further disclosure, and a valuation process.

She declined to decide the final division of property that day.

The ruling felt ordinary, almost bureaucratic, compared with the drama Julian had created.

It also moved us closer to a fair accounting.

Outside, reporters were not waiting.

The sun was bright.

People crossed the parking lot carrying coffee cups, dealing with errands, living entire lives unconnected to mine.