cnu-At my fortieth birthday party, my sister swung a baseball bat into…

porch and said the whole team was waiting for her.

My family sent nothing useful.

Vanessa sent a gift basket.

It arrived five days after Emma came home. Cookies, fruit, herbal tea, a small stuffed bear. The card read: Hope you feel better soon. Love, Aunt Vanessa and Brooklyn.

No apology.

No I hurt you.

No I am sorry.

Just a bright little card as if Emma continue reading …