I swallow. “So, you want me to bring it to the authorities.”
She nods slowly. “I know it’s a lot… God, Brynn, I know it’s so much, but I honestly don’t know if any of this will see the light of day otherwise.”
“Olivia—”
“Just think about it? Okay?” She looks at me plaintively. “Please, Brynn. Just consider it.”
I nod slowly, numbly, and she stands and takes the files from me.
“I’m going to put these somewhere where your father can’t touch them. But it’s your testimony that could make or break this. I’m sorry, Brynn.”
I nod, not able to even do much more than glance up at her as she smiles sadly.
“I’ll be in touch soon, okay?”
“Yeah… yeah,” I say quietly. She gives me one last small smile before she turns and walks away into the night, leaving me spiraling and grasping for a lifeline. But then, I stand, I turn, and I start to run for the only lifeline I know.