My Father Texted Me at 2:43 A.M. to Say I Was Dead to Him

to lose his business. Call me. – Dad

No apology. Three other people’s hysterics. A reminder that Matthew was about to lose what was already gone.

I folded the paper back up.

The Part Where Ashley Came In Person

She showed up at 7 the next morning. She had Caleb with her, which I think she thought would soften me. Caleb is eight. He had a juice box. He continue reading …