Lori lifted Lisa's face again and looked into her tear filled eyes. "You know it's true. I can see it in your eyes. I can feel you resisting. But that's only going to keep you from being happy. You have to understand that. We can't keep up this selfish behavior. It's hurting Mom and it hurts us. It will wreck our entire future if you keep it up. Please! Be the loving sister I know you are!"

Lisa burst into tears and Lori hugged her sister. Ben released her arms and she hugged Lori back. He lifted her to the couch and Lori sat with her wrapped up in each...