Chapter 121

　　"Oh, yes," I said, "Yes, I did."

　　"You're a good brother," Mom said, "I know this has been hard on you. It's been rough on all of us. But throughout it all, I think you've managed to do the best with it. You've been steady, a rock the whole family can rely on."

　　"Thanks, Mom," I said. I hadn't r...