In the immediate encounter, Derek agreed to leave and collect what belonged to him through arranged access.

I withdrew permission for further casual visits.

Rachel helped document the boundary and the next steps, including protective relief if the conduct warranted it.

His departure was not my guarantee that he would respect any of those things.

It let us change the locks lawfully that afternoon and secure the documents while the wider questions were checked.

When the locksmith finished, I stood on the porch and tried the new key twice.

I wanted the click to mean the worst was over.