The Slap That Ended Everything

system gave a little pop.

“Good evening,” I said.

The room quieted even more, if that was possible.

“For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Victoria Caldwell. My foundation has had the privilege of supporting St. Anne’s pediatric rehab initiative for the last three years.”

A few people nodded, relieved maybe, thinking I’d chosen decorum after all.

“I wasn’t continue reading …