I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

Marissa grew quiet.

“What?”

“I just realized something. You always organize everything.”

“Yes.”

“I remember thinking it was strange nobody had heard from you.”

“Did you text me?”

Silence.

“No.”

“Did anybody?”

“I don’t know.”

“I didn’t receive anything.”

She apologized.

I told her I wasn’t calling for an apology.

“What are you calling for?”

“The truth.”

So she gave continue reading …