I didn’t. I booked them a warm hotel, dug up the house deed—which had only their names on it—and served Cassandra and Nathan with an eviction notice. They had no legal claim, and within days, they were out.

Now, my parents are back where they belong. The house feels like home again, with flowers on the table, dinner on the grill, and no more garage living.As for Cassandra? She’s couch-hopping. Actions have consequences.