Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

“Gentlemen, please keep the volume down.”

The handlers stiffened—Ethan could hear the rustle of clothing as they straightened up—but the tension in the air was thick enough to choke on. Ethan frowned, stopping in the middle of the hallway.

“Thor,” Ethan said, testing the name.

Karen sighed, realizing she couldn’t hide it. “He’s… one of our retired canines.continue reading …