My Family Toasted

expect you to understand that acquisition financing exists.”

Meredith laughed, brittle and high. “This is insane. Dad, tell her.”

Dad said nothing.

That was when everyone else understood.

Aunt Carol slowly set down her wineglass.

My cousin whispered, “Holy crap,” and got elbowed by his mother.

Mom stared at Dad. “Grant?”

He remained standing at the head of continue reading …