A receipt showed the medication had been collected after the pharmacy received a telephone confirmation.

Police were now examining who made that call and whether a clinic had been misled.

Ruiz wouldn’t describe more than she was authorized to share, and she emphasized that the investigation was ongoing.

“Does Dad know?” I asked.

“He has been interviewed again.”

“Did he believe you?”

Ruiz paused.

“His reaction isn’t what determines whether we investigate.”