Synopsis

She presented the paperwork, a stark formality against the quiet of the room. He didn't flinch, didn't argue. The offers he made – compromises, alternatives – seemed to evaporate before her resolve. Each attempt to dissuade him was met with a silent, unwavering acceptance. And so, the procedure moved forward. Unaware of this quiet battle, Ric busied himself with the arrangements for his birthday celebration, the details of drinks and guests a world away from his daughter's fate.