At 7:20 a.m. My Bank Manager Said There Was Six Figures of Debt in My Name

I had told myself she was worried about me, that losing her father had made her protective of the parent she had left. I had been grateful for it.

My phone buzzed in my other hand. A text from Vanessa: Good morning, Mom. Hope you have a peaceful day. Love you.

She was checking to make sure I was home. She was checking to make sure I was oblivious.

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