It was time to go.

Josey stood outside with her husband, Phillip's mother, grandmother, and father. Faye and Phillip stayed close to each other.

Phillip's grandmother smiled kindly. "It was nice meeting you," she said.

Faye's father nodded. "I will visit you one of these days. Let’s talk business."

Phillip's grandmother replied, "All good. We’ll be waiting."

Faye’s parents entered their car and drove away. Phillip’s grandmother and father also left in their car.

Phillip’s mother paused for a moment. She gave Phillip and Faye a long look. It was a look that said, Let’s see where this is going. Then she turned and left without a word.

As Faye’s...