The Message From My Son That Forced An Impossible Choice – The Archivist

wine glass with a hand that shook slightly.

“That can’t be right,” my mother whispered. “You’re… you work in administration. You said—”

“I never said that,” I interrupted gently. “You assumed. I let you assume because it was easier than explaining something you didn’t want to hear.”

My pager buzzed again. TRANSPORT ARRIVING IN 4 MINUTES.

“I have to go continue reading …