“Did Ray say anything about the settlement?”

“He said he’d sign anything that got the county out of his yard.” She picked at the fritter.

“Cheryl told him not to admit anything.”

“Did he admit anything?”

“He didn’t answer her.” Megan looked over at Diane.

“That’s how I knew he was scared.”

Diane folded a napkin into a square.

“Scared men sign papers.