My Parents Called Me At 2 A.M. On Christmas Eve Screaming For $20,000 …

someone, and they just… they jumped him. But listen to me. The casino. They are saying they’re going to press charges. Felony assault unless we pay. They want a settlement right now, tonight, before the police file the official report.”

“That sounds illegal, Mom,” I said. “That sounds like a bribe.”

“It’s a civil compromise,” she yelled. “Don’t you dare continue reading …