“He said fighting a quitclaim deed in civil court would cost forty thousand dollars and drag on for two years,” I said.

Glenn gave a sharp, loud laugh.

“Welcome to the real world, kiddo,” Glenn said.

“Maybe you’ve finally figured out how things really work outside that little uniform of yours.”

“I don’t have forty thousand dollars to fight my own family,” I said.

“Sounds like a personal problem,” Glenn said.

“I just want this to be over, Glenn,” I said.

“I’ll sign whatever you want.”