But with police in the room and evidence on the desk, he suddenly wanted distance between them.
Detective Reynolds lifted the final document.
It was a notarized statement declaring that I was mentally unstable and unable to manage my finances.
It named Andrew as the person authorized to control the house, my bank accounts, and any insurance payments connected to Katie.
Barbara’s signature appeared beneath his as a witness.
Beside it was her phone number.
“Did your mother sign this?” Reynolds asked.
“I don’t remember.”
“It was dated six days ago.”
“Then ask her.”
Andrew moved toward the desk.
An officer stepped between us.
“Stay where you are.”
Andrew raised both hands.
“I live here.”
“And right now, this room is part of an active investigation.”
His phone began ringing inside the evidence bag.
The name on the screen was MOM.
No one moved until Reynolds pulled on a glove, removed the phone, and accepted the call on speaker.
