stands on while pretending I’m not even in the room.”

Then I picked up my purse.

“Thank you for the barbecue, David.”

My brother-in-law stared at me.

“The corn was excellent.”

And I walked out.

Part 2

Dad gave me the expression he used in business meetings when he thought a question had already been answered.

“You don’t need to move away this fall.”

“I already continue reading …