a quick update. Mom told me she’s feeling really overwhelmed this year and doesn’t want a big crowd. She asked me to scale things down, so I’ll be hosting anyone who still wants to celebrate at my place in LA. Totally understand if you already have other plans, but if you’d like a warm meal, presents, and some real talk, my door’s open.”
I stared at the message for a second.
Then hit send.
Scene. Scene. Scene.
The replies started arriving.
“Honestly, a smaller thing sounds nice.”
“We were only
