My Son Brought

it away.

But Caleb saw it on the counter and said, “You can read it.”

“I don’t have to.”

“I know. But you can.”

So I opened it.

Laura,

I have tried to give you time to calm down. I had hoped you would recognize how painful this situation has been for everyone, not only Caleb. I understand that he felt excluded on Christmas Eve, and I regret that the evening continue reading …