A Week After We Moved Into the House, the Former Owner Called Me and Said, “Don’t Mention This to Your Husband. Come by Yourself.”

Everything through your work email?”

“Yes. Rachel never checks that.”

“Excellent.” Linda stood. “I should go before she gets home. We’ll talk more tomorrow when she’s at work.”

They walked toward the door and out of frame. The recording continued for a few more minutes showing empty room, afternoon light shifting across furniture I had helped pick out,continue reading …