I remained seated.

I wanted to tell her that acknowledging something late could still matter.

I also knew she deserved the chance to finish without my permission becoming part of it.

Daniel gave his own account.

He confirmed that he had supplied the discharge time after I asked him to wait.

He confirmed the promise about a visit and my lack of agreement.

He said he had not authorized a relinquishment document and had not known it had been prepared before the birth.