“Cancel his corporate credit cards before noon,” Raymond said.

His voice grew stronger with every breath, the deep rhythm coming back into his chest as he reached his hand out toward Theodore.

I set Theodore carefully on the edge of the mattress, keeping my fingers wrapped around his blue wool blanket.

Theodore babbled softly and reached out his small fingers until they closed around Raymond’s thumb.

Raymond looked up at Detective Miller.

“Arrest my nephew,” Raymond said.