My Nephew Threw My Purse in the Pool—By Morning, My Brother’s Car Was Gone

mother sighed. “She’s the mother of your niece and nephew.”

“She’s an adult who made choices,” I said. “Those choices have consequences.”

“We’re not taking sides,” she said quickly. “We love both our children. But couldn’t you have talked it out?”

“Talked what out?” I asked. “Which part, exactly, lends itself to coffee?”

She had no answer. After a moment,continue reading …