He gave me one and passed me the phone.

PART 3 — The Deposit Garrett Called Reimbursement

Dana Whitfield called back while Dad was getting water.

She asked whether I was well enough to speak, whether hospital staff were present, and whether Garrett was expected to return.

I gave her the short version.

She offered to meet after checking the conflict information and explaining the terms of representing me.

I retained her myself.

Dad’s connection supplied a name.