Putting the terms in writing
My father nodded eagerly, ready to agree to anything just to get the cash. I reached back into my purse and retrieved a small, leather-bound notebook.
I clicked the top of my pen, the sound sharp against the diner’s background noise. I opened to a fresh page and smoothed the paper down flat.
I needed everything recorded clearly so there would be no confusion later. The ink was about to seal his fate.