I did not interpret his new uncertainty as an invitation to reopen our old marriage.

My sister had choices to make that were hers.

I had seven boys whose daily lives remained in front of me.

When Elliot asked about the new apartment, I told him it was not something he needed to monitor.

“If Dad changes, do we have to know?”

“We need to know changes that affect your arrangements.

The rest isn’t your job.”

He looked toward the back garden.