“A residential program in Colorado. Ninety days minimum. Continued counseling after. If you complete it and stay accountable, the trust will provide a modest monthly allowance for basic needs.

If you refuse, the trust does not pay your debts.”

His face flushed. “So I get nothing.”

“You get your life.”

“That’s easy for you to say.”

“No,” I said. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to say to my son.”