“Budget Issues,” Dad Said About My Kids’ Gifts — So I Took Them to Aspen

morning.

I needed air, but as I passed the kitchen, I overheard Dad and Derek talking in low voices.

“I told you this would be awkward,” Dad was saying. “But Corey’s got that stable engineering salary. He can afford his own kids’ Christmas. You really need the help right now.”

“The kids deserve this after everything,” Derek replied. “Corey will understand continue reading …