I don’t pretend I know everything it means.”

They met with separate family-law counsel to address parentage, financial support, and a gradual plan for contact.

Preston was willing to provide substantial support, including appropriate past expenses, but Naomi insisted on keeping decisions centered on the boys rather than an extravagant gift.

“We can discuss money as parents,” she said.

“We cannot use it to skip the hard conversations.”

“I agree.”