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

lecture me with your lawyer talk right now. We need $20,000. Fifteen for the victim to drop the charges and five for the medical bills and the damage to the property.”

“$20,000?” I repeated.

The number hung in the air like a lead weight.

“Mom, I don’t keep $20,000 in my checking account. It’s Christmas Eve. Banks are closed.”

“You have it. I know you have continue reading …