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The first thing I do is call Diane Croft. She’s polite and professional and she agrees to make a house call after breakfast to speak to Jace.

After I get dressed and go downstairs, I prepare Jace for the appointment. He’s quiet and thoughtful but he doesn’t seem reluctant to talk to her. I get in a few quick words of advice before he tells me, “I get it, Aunt Nora. It’ll be okay. I’ll talk to her.