Look at me!”

I stayed where I was, my heels locked on the terrazzo floor, holding the blue folder against my ribs.

“I’ll sign the full custody agreement right now!” Derek begged, his face turning red as he stumbled over his own boat shoes.

“I’ll sign whatever you want if you tell the detective to drop the fraud charges!”

I didn’t answer him, and I didn’t look away as Officer Marcus pushed him out through the exit doors.

Rebecca took Patricia by the elbow and steered her past the baggage carousels.