I sent photographs to Frank before accepting Ronald’s interpretation of it.

He checked the case and explained that Ronald had sought temporary relief based on sworn claims about my conduct and availability.

Those claims had not become a final finding about my parenting merely because he had submitted them.

The papers still needed an urgent response.

“Don’t ignore it,” Frank said.

“I’ll challenge the temporary arrangement.

Tonight we need somewhere you can safely stay and somewhere I can meet you.”

I stepped inside.