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

Dad stared.

“Yes what?”

“I expect people to think about what they say.”

“Family should be able to relax.”

“Relax how?”

“Without every joke becoming an issue.”

I remembered Leah staring at her dinner.

“You wanted a Christmas where nobody had to care whether someone else was uncomfortable.”

“That isn’t what I said.”

“It’s what happened.”

He moved toward the window.continue reading …