“We assume logistics,” Richard said.

“We always raised our girls to understand supply chains and corporate asset management.”

“My boy is going into the infantry,” the man said.

“Well, someone has to be on the ground floor,” Richard said dismissively.

“Excellence is just part of our family’s expectations,” Linda added.

It sounded exactly like the rehearsed tone she had used when she brought the stuffed bear to my hospital room right before serving the legal papers.

Allison sat on Richard’s other side, tapping her phone screen rapidly.