Elena called while I was putting plates in the kitchen cupboard.

The clinic had received a substantial grant, made without a publicity demand and accepted through its proper procedures.

Gavin had arranged it after discussing with me how we could support the people who had helped before there was a fortune behind my name.

They could expand their family-law work and hire three paralegals once the positions were filled.

Elena finally admitted that part of the early filing support had come from her own contribution.

“I wanted you in the room,” she said.