A woman speaking to a man beside a hole | Source: Midjourney
When I opened a bag, my heart nearly stopped. Inside was a garden gnome. My confusion turned to frustration as Tom explained he was burying items stolen by our neighbor Gary. Tom had caught Gary repeatedly stealing from us, including garden tools and decorations. Unable to tolerate Gary’s behavior any longer, Tom decided to take and hide Gary’s belongings.
I was a mix of relieved and exasperated. “You should have told me,” I said. “I understand wanting justice, but this is extreme.”
Tom admitted his mistake and agreed we should confront Gary together. We spent the rest of the night digging up Gary’s things and prepared to return them.
