Six Pairs of Thick Gray Socks Saved My White House on Elm Street

The smell of diesel exhaust drifted through the bare branches of the oak tree by the fence. Greg, my son-in-law, stood near the back of the truck, rolling up a thick orange tie-down strap. He cleared his throat before he spoke, his voice carrying that slow, patronizing pause he always used when he thought I was confused.

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