My mother-in-law announced, “i run this store now, you’re fired,” so I smiled, called the ceo, and told him, “she has a surprise for you”…

Along with the compliance report.”

The glass doors opened.

Two corporate security officers entered with a woman from legal.

She wore the calm expression of someone whose paperwork had already been completed.

“Mr. Bennett,” she said to Grant, “your access is suspended pending investigation.”

Elaine grabbed his arm. “This is impossible.”

The legal officer looked at her. “Mrs. Bennett, impersonating company authority and attempting to remove an officer from premises may also have consequences.”

I held out the nameplate she had taken.

“Keep it,” I said. “You may need something