My Granddaughter Called Me At 2 A.m. From An Intake Office

involved in a serious family matter.”

I looked at Emma’s hands. Then back at him.

“No,” I said. “My granddaughter is sitting here with visible evidence you should have documented before asking her a single follow-up question.”

The room went dead quiet.

He stiffened. “Sir, with respect, this is an active review – “

“I’m aware,” I said. “But the truth doesn’t continue reading …