Months after the investigation, I visited Sarah. I asked her about what Lily had said in the car.

Mommy said you would.

Sarah lowered her eyes. Before leaving Lily with me that Friday, she had told her that if I found the bandage, I would probably take her to a doctor.

“I thought she was afraid you would find it,” Sarah said.

“She was afraid,” I replied.

Sarah shook her head slowly.