My neighbor tore up my lawn with his motorcycle and acted like it was nothing — the next morning, a little “surprise” was waiting for him.

probably discuss the details with your lawyer.”

“Mrs. Marsh, I’m sure we can resolve this without involving—”

“I know you believe that.”

Then I told him what I had watched all summer.

Mrs. Patterson’s driveway.

The Nguyens’ lawn.

The late-night engine noise.

The other incidents.

“I have photographs,” I said.

Dennis looked at me.

“Photographs?”

“Since June.”

For the first time since arriving, he had nothing to say.

“The garden was planted by my husband,” I continued.

“I heard that. I’m sorry for your loss.”

“He planted it in 1997.