At my dad’s retirement dinner, he raised his glass…

designer dress Catherine had given me three years ago, tag still on, about $400.

I chose the Target dress.

Jaime emerged from the bathroom in his suit, the only suit he owned. He’d bought it for our wedding three years ago. He was packing his briefcase. I noticed him placing something inside carefully.

A manila folder.

“You bringing work stuff?” I asked.continue reading …