Martin Vale finally called Kenneth directly on a Thursday afternoon.

“I’m worried about reputational exposure,” he began.

“The press could get wind of the boys’ condition.

Dr.

Vance thinks it would be better to keep the matter private and let our internal experts handle the equipment.”

Kenneth put the call on speaker with counsel present, after telling Martin he was doing so.

“Who is Northstar Wellness Systems?” he asked.

A pause.