The authority became active upon documented evidence of interference with Hannah’s affairs.
I read that sentence twice.
“Hannah did not prepare this for a normal day.”
My voice sounded too loud in the study.
I rubbed the edge of my wedding ring again.
Six months before she passed away, Hannah had prepared for someone to interfere with her affairs.
I looked at her signature beside mine.
Then I reached for the visitor log.
The first page was still marked October 28.
I laid it beside the power of attorney.
The two dates did not belong together.
I reached for the phone.
Caroline had not yet gone home.
I dialed her number.
She answered on the second ring.
“Nathan?”
“I found the document.”
There was a short pause.
“Then bring it with you tomorrow.”
“Why?”
“Because I found another date.”
She did not say more.
“Which date?”
“The one Hannah wanted us to notice.”
I stood beside the green lamp with the power of attorney in my hand.
“Where?”
Caroline was quiet for one second.
