Their busy day progressed into the evening. Bernice and George joined the three men for dinner at the condo. When the meal was finished and clean-up was done, they piled into Peter’s car for a short drive to the psychologist’s office. The office was in the downstairs area of her home. It was cozy and relaxing.
Cody wanted to sit between George and Bernice at first. Then he thought he’d feel safer between Peter and Russell.
Mary sensed his discomfort and suggested they move to a round table. Cody would sit with Russell on one side of him and his grandpa on the other.
Russell explained everything as tactfully as possible. He made sure to emphasize that Cody’s mother would try to return to visit if she could. He also said that he had all the boy’s records and that Rosie signed documents al
