we supposed to do?”
“For once?”
I looked across the vineyards.
“Use your own money.”
Then I ended the call.
They eventually made it home.
Mark’s father had to cover the remaining resort balance using a retirement credit line after Lorraine discovered that nobody else in the family had enough available credit.
The boat charter was canceled.
Their perfect Hawaii vacation ended with four people arguing inside an airport hotel.
Meanwhile, my trip continued.
France.
Italy.
Austria.
Spain.
But the real consequences were waiting back home.
The lender’s investigation eventually
