I Canceled the Money While They Were Still Watching the Ball Drop

We settle this tonight.

That tone. Like he was calling a board meeting.

I almost declined.

Then Kelly texted me separately: I’m going. Aunt Sharon too.

So I went.

The house looked the same as it had on New Year’s Eve except meaner. Lights still up. Half-dead poinsettia by the fireplace. The gold “2025” banner drooping over the doorway like it wanted out continue reading …