I needed to pay attention to the person my daughter was becoming and make decisions that helped her feel secure.

After everyone left, Dad washed dishes while Wyatt repaired the loose leg on a dining chair.

Lucas stayed to help with cleanup.

In the kitchen, he told me he’d been attending counseling weekly and had opened a separate account to support his mother’s needs without touching money we shared.

He had also provided his attorney with complete documentation about the earlier transfers.

“I’m not telling you for credit,” he said.