The second suggested there was something in our family I had not even known to ask about.

I had spent years believing that keeping family matters inside the family protected us.

That morning, I began looking for a lawyer.

PART 3 — Family Money

Richard called while I was putting Daniel’s copies in order.

Rebecca set the phone where we could both hear him.

Emily was outside with her drawing supplies, far enough away that she couldn’t hear the call.

“Those funds were always available for family expenses,” Richard said.