Chapter 16
Claire Opens the Room
Claire removed the spare-room wall herself before contractors arrived. Inside were labeled boxes of patient objects: wedding rings, children's drawings, keys, and coats used to trigger recognition.
She invited survivors to claim items without cameras.
Mae's box contained no personal object. It held the clinic's master access device and a note: Let the house hear the truth from its owners.
Claire connected the device to the neighborhood feed, but did not press broadcast.
Outside, Shaw stepped before Nina's camera and accused Claire of manufacturing evidence.