I don’t want her outside the glass watching me.”

Brenda arranged that.

That small difference mattered.

Allowing Clara to remain at the hospital did not require me to look at her all night.

Detective Vance came after the staff confirmed I could manage a short conversation.

He introduced himself, explained his role, and told me we could stop whenever I needed rest.

“Harris took your first account.

I want to clarify what happened in the van.”