He loaded books, personal papers, and old sports equipment into a rented van.

At the back of the study I noticed the once-locked storage closet stood open.

Inside were three empty shelves and a stack of folders.

He’d removed the business records after providing the relevant documents in discovery.

I was surprised by how ordinary the closet looked.

For years its locked door had suggested authority and secrets.

Now it was just a small space with a scuffed baseboard and a lightbulb that needed replacing.

Grant paused in the hallway holding our wedding photograph.