counselor encouraged Joe to listen.
Tommy looked directly at him.
“Why did you bring Leo to Grandma’s party?”
“I wanted the family to meet him,” Joe said.
“No. You wanted everyone to see that he was the ‘better’ grandson.”
Joe shook his head.
Tommy continued.
“Grandma looked at him like he was finally the right kid. I don’t hate Leo. He didn’t do anything wrong. But you did. If you cared about me, you wouldn’t have used me to hurt Mom.”
Joe lowered his eyes.
“I’m sorry, Tommy.”
Tommy stared
