court filing.
It’s public record.
A pause.
Why didn’t you call us? Walter was quiet for a moment.
He chose his words carefully, the way he had learned to do over 20 years of holding things that couldn’t be said.
I didn’t want you involved.
Walter.
Marcus’ voice shifted, lower, steadier, the voice of the attorney now rather than the boy.
Listen to me.
We’re already involved.
We have been since we were 9 years old.
The only question is whether we do this with you or without you.
And
