the air systems.
Thomas sat near the door.
The vendor’s representative joined remotely.
Nobody was shouted at.
That mattered.
Maya opened her report.
“The east-floor air system was improperly maintained.”
Nathan stared.
“How improperly?”
“The odor-control concentrate was used at concentrations between twenty and forty times the manufacturer recommendation.”
Mrs. Bennett covered her mouth.
She whispered:
“I thought it was a deodorizer.”
Maya continued.
“The ionizing purifiers also generated elevated ozone.”
Thomas looked sick.
“And together?”
“Together, they created an environment with persistently elevated respiratory irritants and several reactive organic compounds.”
Nathan leaned forward.
“Did it make my sons sick?”
Maya chose every word carefully.
“I believe it likely contributed.”
“Contributed.”
“Yes.”
“Not caused.”
“Correct.”
Nathan’s jaw tightened.
“Why can’t anyone give me a clear answer?”
“Because bodies are not court cases.”
Silence.
Maya continued.
“The twins also have genuine medical issues.”
Reeves nodded.
“We found iron deficiency, vitamin D
