The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

stiffened.

“Dad, that is dramatic.”

“Good,” I said. “Maybe you’ll remember it.”

Claire appeared behind them.

“I think we all need air.”

“Wonderful idea,” Diane said. “Maybe we can all walk the property.”

The property.

I had not heard anyone say home all morning.

They walked.

I watched from the porch.

Diane led the way with her clipboard.

Mark pointed toward the continue reading …