Mr.

Vance brought the stamped paper back and handed the top original straight to me.

“This document completes the legal transfer,” Mr.

Vance said.

“You can take this to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to get the printed title in your name.”

I put the stamped sheet in my tote bag and zipped the canvas top shut.

Linda stood up, yanking her purse strap over her shoulder.

“I expect to see Noah on Sunday afternoons as usual,” Linda said, looking straight at me for the first time all morning.