I Came Home For Thanksgiving And Found A Note Saying I Had To Care For My Husband’s Stepfather

at an unlit fireplace. He did not turn when I entered. On the coffee table, a piece of lined notebook paper sat beneath a ceramic coaster.

I picked it up.

Gone on a cruise with my ex. You’ll stay home and take care of stepdad. He needs you.

I read it three times. Then I looked at Victor, who slowly turned his head and opened one eye to examine me with continue reading …