My Parents Took the $22,000 Hawaii Trip I Paid For

“I know I’m late. But I am trying to know the difference.”

I stared at her.

The old Claire would have hugged her.

The angry Claire would have punished her.

The new Claire sat still and let the words exist without deciding what they meant yet.

Finally, I said, “That’s a start.”

She nodded.

“It’s not enough,” I added.

“I know.”

“Good.”

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