“I’ve tried to handle this privately,” Diane said. “But the family deserves to know the truth. And Sarah deserves the chance to answer for herself.” She looked directly at Sarah for the first time all evening. Sarah held her gaze. Diane said, “I want you to see this first.” She slid the folder down the length of the table toward her sister.
Tom’s hand found Sarah’s knee under the table. She looked at him. He gave the smallest nod—barely a movement. Sarah pulled the folder close. She thought: whatever is in here, you already know the truth. She opened it. She looked at the first page. Then the second.