Chapter 4

Henry shot Tina a glare. "Adults are talking, Tina. Stay out of it."

Then he turned to me, his tone softening. "Mom, can't we talk things through? How did it get so messy?"

"Your dad flipped the table," I said.

Henry's face froze. "Did you say something to make Dad that mad?"

I gave a wry smile. "Henry, is it always my fault, no matter what goes down in this family?"

Henry looked embarrassed and pulled me toward the bedroom.

Once the door was closed, he lowered his voice. "Mom, why are you getting more fired up?

"I know Dad…