My Son Brought

when it was really just me being afraid to let go. I am sorry I made you think you had to earn a place.”

His eyes filled then, but he blinked hard.

“You didn’t make me.”

“Yes,” I said. “I did.”

He looked away.

For a while, the only sound was the heater blowing warm air against the windshield.

Then he whispered, “I thought maybe if I got them good presents,continue reading …