“Sometimes,” I answered.

“Mostly she sounds like herself.”

PART 20: The Choice at the Conference Table

The divorce became less dramatic and more exhausting as the months went on.

There were property valuations, disclosures, custody reports, and endless letters written in language that made ordinary pain sound technical.

I attended meetings when my symptoms allowed.

On bad days, Naomi handled what could wait.

Wyatt wanted a private settlement that included a broad confidentiality provision.