Not because Marcus was entirely right.

Not because Julian was entirely wrong.

Because both things could be true.

Julian may have saved us at first.

And still failed us later.

Human beings rarely remain heroes or villains for thirty straight years.

PART 11 — THE HOUSE WE ALMOST LOST

When the children were young, I nearly lost our house.

It was year nine after Julian disappeared.

Two unexpected medical bills collided with reduced work hours.