That would have meant I was careless, but it would also have meant my father had not done what the screen suggested.

I reviewed every recent appointment I could remember.

Every piece of paper Linda had asked me to look at.

Every conversation about Megan’s wedding.

No agreement to sell my home.

No new power of attorney.

No permission to use the proceeds.

I saved the public deed exactly as it appeared, with its recording details, then wrote the notary’s name on my legal pad.