The legal storm had passed.

Dulce had pleaded guilty to attempted murder, elder abuse, and grand larceny, and was sentenced to twenty-two years without parole.

Dr.

Danvers lost his license and received eight years for his part in the conspiracy.

Every dollar taken from my accounts was recovered and returned.

I sat on the patio with a cup of black coffee — brewed by my own hand, which is a small thing that means more to me now than I can easily say.