“He named Mac,” Cloe said. “Specifically. By name.”
“Yes.” Ruth’s voice was careful. “The filing describes Mac Harlow as an individual with undisclosed connections to the marital conflict who has been granted inappropriate access to the minor. It cites the school event on Saturday. It cites Mac’s presence at your workplace. It cites the private investigator’s report.” A pause. “Marshall’s lawyer is good, Cloe. She built this quickly and she built it tight.”
Cloe was standing in her hallway with her back against the door and her eyes on the kitchen where she could see the edge of Dave’s chair and the back of his head.
“What does emergency temporary custody mean practically,” she said. “In days. In hours.”
“It means a judge reviews the filing tomorrow morning. If he finds sufficient grou
