“The problem is I don’t know if I’ll get another chance.”

“Then let’s look for other options.

But don’t sell a lie that could end up hurting your son, too.”

I turned down the offer in writing.

I didn’t let Vincent speak for me.

I went back to work part-time doing reconciliations for an accounting firm and negotiated a payment plan with the clinic.

It was less spectacular than a mansion, but my decisions were mine again.

That left Helen.