Daniel’s legal team relied on it.
Gregory failed to verify it.
The mistake was serious.
But it was a mistake.
Part of me was almost disappointed.
A villain would have been easier to forgive than a system made careless by urgency.
The independent evaluation arrived the day before our return to court.
Rachel read it to me.
Arthur Whitmore shows mild cognitive impairment complicated by fatigue, medication effects, and chronic illness.
I stopped her.
“Mild cognitive impairment.”
“Yes.”
My mouth felt dry.
“Keep reading.”
He demonstrates consistent understanding of his financial circumstances, personal preferences, relationships, and consequences of major decisions. He retains decision-making capacity but would benefit from structured support, medication review, and delegated administrative assistance.
I closed my eyes.
Not perfect.
Not unchanged.
But still me.
Rachel continued.
There was no basis, in Dr. Shah’s opinion, for full guardianship.
A limited support arrangement would be sufficient.
I expected relief.
