GS-At the Christmas celebration, I overheard my daughter-in-law proudl…

without permission.”

“We had to cover the contractor costs.”

“You accepted money from strangers to sleep in my bed.”

Her eyes hardened for half a second, then softened into performance again.

“Everything stayed in the family,” she said. “And honestly, we added value. You should be happy.”

Julian cleared his throat.

“Mom,” he said weakly, “it really does continue reading …