Cole stepped into the foyer in his dark overcoat and an open-collared shirt.

Next to him stood a tall woman in a gray wool jacket holding a black leather clipboard.

“Lauren Bennett,” the woman said, checking her printed form.

“I’m Evelyn Vance, the court supervisor for this exchange.”

“The prescription ear drops are in the front pocket of the green bag,” I said, keeping my voice calm as I spoke to Mrs.

Vance.

“Lily gets two drops in her left ear at six o’clock.