Tell my children the truth.

If Beatrice crossed legal lines, professionals could address that.

PART 36 — THE SECOND DRIVE TO BILOXI NEVER HAPPENS

In the original version of this story, people expect me to drive back to Beatrice’s porch.

Stand tall.

Deliver the perfect line:

They already know.

Then leave while she stands speechless.

I almost did.

Nadia stopped me.