Ring Ring from Attorney's Secretary

Me: Yowsa, wut's hapnin?
Her: I'm calling from ZXYZ's law office. We have the survey you did for Coolio. Have you been paid for your work?
Me: No, Ma'am. But, Coolio assured me he had the money to pay me.
Her: Well, the agreement he has with the seller requires he have proof of payment from the surveyor delivered to us before we are to record the deed. Please let me know if you receive payment in the next few days.
Me: Yes, Ma'am. Happy to oblige.

That was yesterday. Today I get a different ring ring.

Seller: This is Mr. Seller on the tract you surveyed for Coolio. Have you been paid?
Me: No, Sir.
Seller: Well, he just called and said his dad had sent you a check to cover the invoice.
Me: Maybe it will show up in the mail today.
Seller: But, he said it had been mailed a long time ago.
Me: Sounds like USPS is running behind, doesn't it?
Seller: Well, please let me know if you receive that check in the next few days.
Me: Yes, Sir. Happy to oblige.

Tonight...still holding my breath waiting for that check to show up.

The only reason I'm not worried is because I know his mom and dad quite well. They will handle this sooner or later. It's not entirely their fault that he's the fifth generation I've known in that family with a reputation for not being as trustworthy as most. This kid had a great uncle who used to show up nearly every week at a cattle auction with a baby calf in the trunk of his old Cadillac to sell. Rather amazing feat as he owned no cattle!