It is the beginning of self-respect.

It is the moment you stop volunteering to be deceived.

Chapter 4 — A Real Family Vacation

The real reason for his sudden interest in my money revealed itself that Thursday night, when my mother-in-law, Evelyn, and my sister-in-law, Chloe, came over for dinner.

“Jason is completely burned out,” Evelyn announced, helping herself to a second cup of coffee she had not offered to make.

“He needs a real vacation.