“Did she mention that to you?”

Brandon’s hand stayed stretched out.

The paper didn’t tremble.

“Sign it,” he said.

“Or that hearing is going to cost you more than your car is worth.”

I took the paper from him.

I didn’t sign it.

The porch light flicked on over our heads, a sudden triangle of yellow, and Toby stirred in his car seat at the foot of the steps.