Paranoia or not, if the reason was anything as benign, why not just tell her lawyer? Why the “But… if we happen to run into her on the street, we’re gonna be as

Paranoia or not, if the reason was anything as benign, why not just tell her lawyer? Why the “But… if we happen to run into her on the street, we’re gonna be asking her some questions without you present.”? That sure doesn't inspire confidence in their goodwill.