EPISODE 5

WHAT ABOUT BILL?

Bill’s right next door, John said.

We trust him. Why couldn’t he check the house?

He probably could.

John smiled.
Problem solved.

Maybe.

What’s wrong with Bill?

Nothing. He’s a great neighbor.

Then what’s the difference?

Mary looked at the screen.

Bill would check the house.

A professional follows a routine, documents the visit, and reports what they find.

John paused.

So Bill checks on the house.

They inspect it.

Checking on a house
and inspecting one
aren’t quite the same thing.