In the past, Dad used to come home from work late, so he didn't know exactly when Mom would be back. But I knew. He went to sleep after his flight as I sat by the window, watching for her car. When she parked outside, I came out, and conferred with her around the corner. I told her that I had already talked to Dad and laid out the groundwork to taking over. After being under his strict control for so long, she displayed fear. I tried my best to reassure her that she was safe. I told her that her only task would be to tell Dad that she...