Whitaker, civil disputes about family access can be complicated,” Hale said, pausing as I heard wind blow across his phone.

“Did you rent the property to him, ma’am?

Because the man claims he has permission to move his television inside.”

“I did not rent it to him,” I said, clutching my phone with both hands.

“I bought that property so I would have a quiet place of my own.”

“He says he has a written document,” Hale said.

“He doesn’t have any document signed by me,” I said.

“I signed my deed at Arthur Sterling’s office five days ago.”