No “but.”
I still didn’t bring everyone home right away.
He stared at the last line for a long time.
I handed him the written plan.
He read it. “Nina comes back Monday. I do daycare pickup Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your mom doesn’t cook, clean, or babysit alone. No household changes without both of us agreeing.”
“Yes.”
He looked up. “And if I say no?”
I said,continue reading …