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

you took something practical away because something emotional happened.”

“And now?”

“I think I had it backward.”

I waited.

“The house was emotional because you bought it out of love. We treated the love like it would stay permanent no matter what we did to the relationship.”

I looked at her.

“That’s closer.”

Then Leah said, “I’m sorry I didn’t text.”

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