No drama. No speeches. Just steps.
- Do not sign anything presented unexpectedly.
- Do not “just initial” anything.
- Do not let strangers in for “photos” or “a quick walk-through.”
- Put everything in writing: communication through counsel only.
- Secure documents: deed records, IDs, account access, medical documents.
And then he said something I didn’t expect.
“Claire… do you have anyone you trust to be physically present?”
I did.
Three people, actually.
People Derek didn’t even count as family.
I made a second call that night.
I didn’t ask for help with money.
I didn’t ask for revenge.
I said one sentence:
“I need you here Wednesday morning.”
There was a pause on the line.
Then a voice I hadn’t heard in a while, warm and calm.
“Tell me what time, Mom.”
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