Chapter 12 - JUDITHJudith came to see me alone.
Evelyn’s younger sister.
Sixty-five.
Retired dental hygienist.
“I need to know what you recorded.”
I showed her selected clips.
She cried.
Then said something surprising.
“This doesn’t mean she’s lying about everything.”
“I know.”
“I’m serious.”
“So am I.”
Judith told me Evelyn had genuine lapses with her too.
Repeated stories.
Forgot a lunch date.
Left the front door unlocked.
Could not remember whether she had taken morning medication.
No audience.
No Claire.
No advantage.
Real impairment.
Then Judith said:
“But she also told me she would never go into one of those old-people buildings you like.”
“I don’t like them.”
“You suggested one.”
“Daniel and I discussed one.”
“She thinks it was you.”
Of course.
Judith continued:
“She said if Daniel had to choose between caring for his mother and keeping you happy, eventually he’d understand what family means.”
My stomach tightened.
There.
Not money.
May you like
Not inheritance.
Possession.
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