“Just So You Know, We’re Using Your House for Christmas,” My Daughter-in-Law Texted — She Never Asked

the same thing.”

He was quiet again.

“I didn’t want to upset you,” he said finally, which was almost funny, given the context.

“No,” I replied. “You just didn’t want to upset her.”

The words landed between us with a dull thud. I could almost hear him flinch.

“I have to go, Daniel,” I said, because I could feel the conversation heading toward places I wasn’t continue reading …