He must have told the rest of the family, because the day before the Loskis’ dinner party
I overheard Bryce and his friend making cracks about Uncle David at school.
I was furious, but I didn’t want you to know because you’d think they were only inviting us over because they felt sorry for us.”
I looked at her and said, “You just seemed so happy about being invited for dinner.” Then I realized something.
“And you know, you’ve seemed happier ever since.” She held my hand and smiled. “I have a lot to be happy about.”
Then she sighed and said, “And I already knew they knew about Uncle David. It was fine that you talked about him.
He’s not a secret or anything.” I sat up a little. “Wait… how did you know?”
“Patsy told me.” I blinked at her. “She did? Before the dinner?”
“No, no. After.” She hesitated, then said, “Patsy’s been over several times this week. She’s… she’s going through a very rough time.”
“How come?” Mom let out a deep breath and said, “I think you’re mature enough to keep this inside these four walls,
and I’m only telling you because… because I think it’s relevant.”
I held my breath and waited. “Patsy and Rick have been having ferocious fights lately.”
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