My Brother Said One Sentence in the Bank Lobby

my father finally texted.

For one stupid second… I thought he was asking about Lucy.

Instead, the message read:

Can you send $4,000 today? Derek’s wedding tuxedo is due. We’re short.

I stared at the screen until it dimmed.

No “How’s Lucy?”
No “Does she need anything?”
No “Tell her Grandpa loves her.”

Just money.

For Derek.

For a tuxedo.

I opened my payment app.continue reading …