Diana stood outside Fiona's hospital room, the backup recorder tucked in her coat pocket. Elaine's voice echoed in her head: *“Once it's out, there's no walking it back."* Good. She knocked twice. Fiona's soft voice came through the door. “Come in." Diana stepped inside. The lights were dim. Fiona sat propped on pillows, a knitted blanket tucked around her knees. Her eyes widened at the sight of Diana. “I don't want to fight," Fiona whispered. “Good," Diana said. “I didn't come to argue. I came to let you listen." Fiona blinked. “What do you—" Diana pulled the recorder from her pocket and hit play. --- *“She's so dramatic. Just scare her a little. Make her feel out of place…"* Fiona's voice. *“Just don't touch her face. She has a lawyer vibe or something."* *Laughter.* Then

