At Christmas, My Parents Gave My Sister a New SUV—and Me Something That Changed How I Saw Everything

down the outdoor table, not quite making eye contact, “Dad and I wanted to talk to you about something.”

I’d been loading dishes into a box to take inside. “What’s up?”

“The café has been a little slow lately,” she said. Pause. “Well, actually, it’s been really slow. The pandemic hurt us bad, and we’re still recovering. We’re behind on some bills.”

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