North Carolina Boundary Lines Drawn on an Oak Desk

Phil’s signature, which was written in sharp, black ink.

“I have thirty years of records in there, Jerry,” I said, my hand tightening on the paper. “My personal belongings, my reading glasses, my desk calendar. They are all inside.”

“I am sorry, Clara,” Jerry said, looking down at his clipboard. “The senator’s office was very specific. Nobody goes past continue reading …