The Photograph of a Newborn in a Yellow Knitted Hat

“Can we file an emergency petition tomorrow?” I asked.

“Can a judge freeze the adoption until we test the hospital files?”

Arthur folded his cloth napkin into a small square.

“Petition,” Arthur said, shaking his head.

“Challenging an adoption after eleven years requires a full evidentiary hearing.”

“How long does that take?” I asked.

“Three months if the docket is clear,” Arthur said.

“Four if Rebecca’s lawyer objects to the jurisdiction.”