If the statement contains what I suspect it may contain, we will need to establish why it was signed before we can challenge the account it supports.”

I stood and buttoned my coat.

“Then get me the statement.”

“I will.”

He closed the folder, but kept his hand on it.

“Do not let your father review the originals first.

Whatever he wants to explain, we need the record before we hear his version of it.”

The certified copies arrived in the days that followed.