ing a police costume from earlier that day. Playing along, Alex introduced himself as “Officer Johnson,” warning Holly and Nicholas that refusing to leave could mean charges for trespassing and breaking and entering.
The color drained from their faces. In a flurry of whispered panic, they packed, returned the spare key, and bolted, kids in tow. Phoebe watched them drive off, then finally let out the laugh she’d been holding in all evening.
Later, over coffee, Alex reminded her she’d done the right thing. And as she looked around her now-peaceful living room, Phoebe realized some lessons are priceless: never give out spare keys lightly — and karma, when it comes fast, is the sweetest eviction notice of all.
