Lane von Herzen: GTM Texts, March 9, 2026

My Third Novel's Conclusion, My Heartbreak

My heart begins to break when I think about completing this particular book -- because this narrative has sustained me like no other story I've known. It's both more personal and more universal than my other works. But beyond memory and archetype, it's a cri-de-coeur about needing to become the person one is destined to be. And in the writing, I have met my own life's work, my own fated journey -- having the sense all the while that the pages are suffused with a resonance, an energy, an electrified field that defies explanation. Writers hope and pray to be overtaken by a work in this way -- to be conscripted into passionate service of a profound story. To experience it even once in a lifetime seems a great privilege. I still have several months before this novel is complete, and this constitutes my reprieve. Because I'm not ready for the beauty to end.

Monday, March 9, 2026

GTM Texts, March 9, 2026

OIG Hotline, this information will be provided to your Office via email as well, but, due to concerns of potential obstruction, I am including my text communications with my older son herewith for your reference. Proper names have been redacted here, but will be included in email documentation.

Most sincerely,

Lane MacWilliams

LM: Gxxxxx, this is to confirm that our visit with Dxxxxx and Mxxx and your dad yesterday was lawful and honorable in every respect.

You walked Zoe earlier in the day, and this is further to confirm that all was honorable and lawful about the property during that process as well.

When you took the dogs for a walk with your dad, it sounds as though you ran into an off-leash dog which had escaped from the neighbor's property. But it sounds as though our own dogs were safe because your father prevented any direct contact.

Further, our dogs were not aggressive in any manner.

Please let me know if this was your experience.

Thank you so much, sweetheart!

LM: Gxxxxx, this is also to confirm that I explained to Dxxxxx and Mxxx, when asked, that I do not routinely take OTC medication or prescription medication for any reason. Because the FBI appears intent to lie about this issue, I appreciate your clarification on this point. Thank you, sweetheart!

GTM: Hey Mom, yes I confirm these things!

LM: Thank you for confirming both texts above, sweetheart!