I obtained the original email with its attachment.

That document became another page in my evidence binder.

The school counselor had also made notes after meeting Noah.

He had drawn two houses: one with windows, one without.

When asked which one was home, he pointed to the house without windows and said, “This is where people don’t hear you.” He told the counselor he had been practicing answers for “the serious lady.” The counselor had not known whether he meant an attorney, a social worker, or someone else.

She had documented the statement and sought clarification from the adults.