She Returned Home For Christmas Only To Discover Her Family Had Already Left Without Her

drinks, maybe laughing at some dinner show while Grandpa’s body struggled to climb back from the edge of hypothermia.

Denise sat across from me and folded her hands.

“Emma, I need to ask you some direct questions.”

“I’m used to direct.”

“I figured you might be.” Her eyes moved briefly to my Marine Corps uniform jacket. “Do you believe your parents intentionally continue reading …