He held a wooden clipboard tightly in his hands.

“Mr.

Callahan, thank you for meeting with me today,” Wayne said apologetically.

“I am truly sorry to interrupt your morning.”

“It is no trouble at all,” Dad replied warmly.

“Would you like a fresh cup of coffee?”

Wayne blinked in surprise, as if property owners rarely offered him warm hospitality during official code enforcement visits.

“Oh, no thank you, sir.