Thomas tipped his head to one side.

“She betrayed your trust during a deployment,” Thomas said.

“She did,” I said.

“But tearing her down in public means my kids get to read about it online for the next ten years.”

Thomas snapped his briefcase latch closed with a loud click.

“It’s your call,” Thomas said.

“Keep it all quiet,” I said.

“The legal fight wrapped up cleanly without any public show.