My Mother-in-Law Sat Me by the Service Door

told me that.”

“We’ve had other things to talk about.”

He almost objected, then thought better of it, because what exactly was the counterargument? That his mother had left no conversational space for facts not centered on herself?

Eleanor’s chin lifted a fraction.

“So tonight’s partnership exists or doesn’t exist because of you.”

“Yes.”

The word sat there.continue reading …