I looked down at the bold header on the paper resting in his palm.

The title read Waiver of Trust Estate Interest and Voluntary Severance, the exact document Gerald had attached to Clare’s wedding estate planning paperwork six weeks ago.

He wanted my signature confirming I had voluntarily given up all inheritance claims when he locked the doors of the Main Street house fifteen years ago.

“Underwriting,” I said.

“Starting salary, forty-two thousand dollars,” Gerald said, leaning closer until I could smell the gin on his breath.

“A clean desk, a steady chair, and an official place back in the Ulette family directory,” he said.