My Sister Broke Into My Mansion

tour: every missing twenty from my drawer, every birthday she hijacked, every time Mom told me to be bigger because Tammy was “struggling.” I had the exhibits. Laminated in my head.

Instead I said, “My jewelry.”

Tammy looked at the floor.

Derek said, “Pawn shop’s closed Sundays.”

Fischer closed his eyes.

“Jesus, Derek.”

Mom Arrives Wearing Linen

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