“We do not need to turn my garden into a fancy project,” Dad said.

“It doesn’t have to be fancy,” Chad replied.

“But I built a house last year.

I know a surveyor who could help us show where visitors can park without blocking the road.”

Dad considered that.

“If the surveyor is willing to explain things so Kristin and I understand them, I would be grateful.”

“Then I’ll ask him,” Chad said.

Watching them, I realized something that made me uncomfortable.