“We’re all hurting. The last few years have not been kind to any of us.” She pinned Cole with a glare. “You will make amends, both with the law and with our family.” “Yes, ma’am,” he grumbled, hanging his head. She turned toward me, shaking a finger. “I raised you better than this. We forgive in this family. I’ll drag all your lazy asses to church on Sunday if I have to so you can remember your values.”
