"I've got something for you," Max said as he stepped into Adam's hospital room not even thinking to knock.
Adam looked up slowly with a guarded expression, "What is it?"
Max rubbed his hands together and sat down on the stool as he said, "I know where your supposed son is. And... I know who his adoptive father is."
"Supposed son?" Melanie asked, lifting her head sharply. She paused mid-slice, the apple knife hovering in her hand. Her voice was cautious, as she asked. "Wait-you mean you know who sent Elias Kramer? Has the man returned to Maniwa?"
That caught both Max and Adam off guard. They turned to look at her, confusion flickering across their faces. Max narrowed his eyes. "Hold on. Are you saying the attorney who helped you? You think he was sent by Adir's adoptive father?"
