At two thirty a hospital security guard asked us to move to the desk in the hall.

Charles came up the corridor between two police officers.

His collar was open.

Courtney followed with her phone in her hand.

Samantha set the certified copy of the survivorship deed on the desk and turned it so the red county seal faced Charles.

“This is a family matter,” Charles said.

“I was protecting estate assets.”

“The deed was recorded two years ago, Mr.