“Dean told me the county search parties and the legal fees ate up the trust fund after they found the boat,” I said.

“County search teams don’t charge ninety-four thousand dollars, Mom,” Sophie said, her voice quick and blunt.

“And Indiana law caps probate administration fees at five percent.”

“So where did the rest of the money go?” I asked.

“The bank ledger just shows a corporate transfer code,” Sophie said, tapping the page with the point of her pencil.

“The courthouse clerk couldn’t get the full destination file without a signed release from the executor.”

I stared at the black numbers on the yellow paper until they swam together under the lamp.