2 / I Thought I Was an Orphan Until I Learned What the Key Around My Neck Really Opened

the works. Tammy was furious and even called the cops. But the officers confirmed everything was legal. Things simmered down… until the neighbor’s landlord called. He was ready to sell — and offered it to us first. You bet we bought it. Three weeks later, I knocked on Tammy’s door and handed her the deed. “Hi, I’m your new landlord,” I smiled. She was stunned. We gave her a move-out deadline. At first,

she resisted — but after her mother stepped in (banana bread in hand), Tammy left without further drama. Now, we rent the second unit to quiet tenants who respect boundaries — and we enjoy our paradise in peace. Because sometimes, the best fences really do make the best neighbors.