MY SON-IN-LAW CALLED MY DAUGHTER “BUTTERBALL” AND TOLD HER SHE WASN’T ALLOWED TO HAVE DESSERT AT OUR FAMILY DINNER — HE HAD NO IDEA I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE HIM REGRET IT.

the meal.

She ate slowly, complimented the potatoes twice, and helped Emmy cut her chicken into smaller pieces.

“I’ve been helping with inventory at the shop,” she said. “It’s not exciting, but it keeps me busy.”

“Busy is good,” Greg replied. “Better than sitting around feeling sorry for yourself.”

The mood at the table changed immediately.

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