“For our families,” John said, shaking Danny’s hand with determination.
John and Danny immediately rallied the community and explained their situation to their neighbors. Within an hour, they had the whole community in protest surrounding the bulldozer, not allowing further work to be done. Out of options, the bulldozer driver called Mr. Cooper.
Later that day, John called the community chair while Danny took the matter to the police. The community chair agreed to investigate the matter, and so did the police.
The next day Mr. Cooper returned with the bulldozer trying to finish the job. However, shortly after his arrival, the police came and arrested him. It turned out they had been investigating Mr. Cooper for a while now.
The Summers and Johnson properties were just a few in a long list of properties Mr. Cooper had taken over with fraudulent documents.
“This is great!” Danny said as the police left with Mr. Cooper. “We saved our homes, John!” Danny said, elated.
“Yes, we did, Danny!” John said cheerfully.
“Listen, I know we haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but I believe there’s a way we can resolve this without any more unnecessary drama. How about we work together to resolve this issue,” Danny suggested.
“How so?” John asked.
“Well, we can hire a surveyor to pinpoint the exact location of the boundary line and then share the cost of relocating the wall, if necessary,” Danny proposed.
“I think I may have a better idea. Just please be patient and give me a little time, okay?” John said calmly.
“Alright, John,” Danny replied, and they shook on it.
The next day, Danny was awakened by what sounded like construction unfolding outside again. He immediately rushed outside to see John working on something.
“What are you doing? I offered to solve everything peacefully and fairly!” Danny snapped.
“I know, Danny. Please be patient,” John said calmly.
“Patient?! There’s no getting through to you! I don’t have time for this right now, but you’ll hear from me after work!” Danny snapped, rushing back home. John sighed deeply, then continued working, an unbothered smile consuming his gaze.
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