Dad had even warned her to contact him if I ever appeared at their house.
When I explained everything, she began crying.
“I didn’t know, Thomas.”
“Lo sé. Tú también eras un niño”.
Before leaving, she hugged me.
It felt strange embracing a sister I’d never known.
Pero también se sentía como el principio de algo bueno.
Poco después, Ray contrató a su propio abogado.
His attorney argued that years of family gatherings at the lake suggested permission to use it.
Sandra disagreed, pointing to Diane’s recorded ownership and explicit written refusals.
Diane also obtained documentation supporting her ability to manage her own affairs after Ray began suggesting she was confused because of her age.
Then she contacted county code enforcement.
An inspection found the pavilion lacked required permits and raised safety concerns.
Ray received a notice ordering corrective action, with potential fines for noncompliance.
