At the Airport, My Child Warned Me About His Father. We Didn’t Go Home—and I Was Right Not To.

outside at all times. Don’t answer the door for anyone, don’t leave without escort, and absolutely don’t contact anyone from your previous life. Clear?”

“Clear.”

Lucas was asleep within an hour, emotionally exhausted. I sat with Rodriguez, who explained what would happen next.

“Arrests within forty-eight hours. Your husband, three associates at Meridian continue reading …