“A bruise occurs when an injury causes blood to leak into the skin or the tissue behind the skin. Over time, the leaked blood loses oxygen and starts to change color. This process can take a few hours or a few days. That’s when you see the blue, purple, or even black color. Dani’s bruises were red in color. In my opinion—” Sara caught Fanning’s pen moving yet again. “—the color indicates the bruises were at least an hour old. Possibly more.”
