Chapter 23

By the time I arrived at Harbor on Monday morning, the committee had reviewed the complete message thread, Nina's original correspondence, and the program records. This was the final decision meeting. Catherine Wells met me outside the director's office. She carried a thin folder and looked tired, but her voice was steady. “The decision is final,” she said. “I wanted you to hear the details before we announce the corrected program history to the families and sponsors.” I followed...