Banging on the Door
Simon heard loud knocking on the door and wondered if his siblings had changed their minds. Before he answered, he hid the box quickly and was glad he did. He walked down the stairs and saw a sheriff and deputy waiting to be let inside.
The Sheriff
Simon opened the door, and the police started asking questions about why he was there. He was truthful with his answers, and the cops calmed down when they realized he was the new owner. They’d got complaints from the neighbors, as no one had been there for 10 years.