Signs
Laura and her mother became closer than ever. “A marriage is the most work you’ll have to do in your life,” her mother told her as she sobbed in her arms. Laura found it difficult to keep up appearances. For family occasions, she would keep herself busy, helping her mother host while Carla kept an eye on Jack. She didn’t want him to feel secluded. He was her family now. She began buying lottery tickets and scratch cards, hoping for a small win. Maybe they just needed a weekend away to revive their relationship?