My Son Brought

said.

My mother looked at me then, irritated.

“Laura, I tried calling you.”

I pulled my phone from my coat pocket. No missed calls.

“No, you didn’t.”

Her mouth tightened. “Well, I meant to. Things got complicated. Ashley’s in-laws stopped by, and Mark invited the Hendersons after church, and we’re completely packed in.”

Caleb still stood with the bag in continue reading …