Chapter 25 - Sophie visits Elena without visiting Elena

Near the end of Elena’s custodial term, Sophie asked:
“Can I see Aunt Elena?”
I did not answer alone.
Therapist.
Child specialist.
Letters from Elena.
Elena had sent none directly due order.
Through counsel she wrote one appropriate statement:
I stole money that belonged to Sophie and I frightened her at the cabin. I am not asking her to forgive me.
No excuses.
Sophie did not want a prison visit.
She wanted to send a drawing.
Allowed through attorney after review.
Drawing:
Teddy bear.
Blue ribbon.
No words.
Elena received it.
Her lawyer said she cried.
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That was all.
No reunion.