My mother-in-law pointed at the door during New Year’s dinner and snapped, **“If you don’t like my rules, get out!”** – Welcome

I invited him over for dinner.

That evening, I spent more time getting ready than I had in years. I slipped into a beautiful new dress, did my makeup carefully, and felt a thrill of anticipation I had almost forgotten existed.

I cooked an impressive dinner and, just before Shawn was supposed to arrive, sent Dave a message.

***Don’t come home tonight.continue reading …