I can help you pack the fragile things if you want.

I’m very good at bubble-wrapping stemware.”

“I don’t need your help with my grandmother’s stemware,” I said.

“It’s just practical advice, Claire,” Vanessa said, smoothing the front of her knit sweater.

“Mark said you have to be completely moved out by Sunday afternoon.

That only gives you three days, and packing up a big suburban house alone is practically impossible.”

“I haven’t agreed to move out by Sunday,” I said.