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

called her that morning.

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

“Have fun tonight.”

“You’re not coming?”

“I wasn’t invited to dinner.”

“I assumed you knew.”

There was that word again.

Assumed.

“I didn’t.”

“Well, come.”

“I already have plans.”

I met a friend instead.

Mom’s birthday still happened.

Dad made the reservation too late for her preferred time.

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