Arriaga continues.
“Additionally, Don Ernesto has revoked all authorized-user cards, changed account permissions, and initiated credit monitoring. Any attempt to open credit, move services, access documents, or represent authority over him will be treated as potential elder financial abuse.”
Luis laughs, but his voice cracks.
“Elder abuse? This is insane.”
You look at him.
“You put dog food in front of me.”
“It was a joke!”
“You scheduled movers to take me to a senior home.”
“I was worried!”
“You told people I was confused.”
“Because you’re acting confused!”
Arriaga’s pen stops moving.
Your son realizes too late.
Again.
The lawyer writes that down.
Karla’s phone vibrates on the table.
She glances at it, then quickly turns it over.
Luis sees the movement.
“Who is that?”
“No one.”
He grabs the phone.
She tries to stop him.
The room shifts.
You do not move.
Luis unlocks it because of course he knows her password. He reads something. His face changes in a way you have never seen before.
