“Sir,” I answered.

“An hour ago I got a certified legal transmission from Bradley Collins’s office,” Captain Holt said.

“It contains a formal misconduct complaint signed by your father, Richard Carter.”

“What does it allege?” I asked.

“Unlawful use of military authority, financial coercion, and aggressive interference in a pending domestic guardianship case,” Captain Holt said.

“He claims that your being in Oakridge poses a direct threat to his household.”

“Every one of those claims is made up, Captain,” I said.