After a brutal night shift, I found out my parents had planned a weekend at my lake house with 20 guests, without asking me.

“You’re an angel.”

“No. Just old and nosy.”

Inside, I checked every room. Nothing was broken. No windows were forced. No back door damage. The locksmith had done his job. The cameras had done theirs. The sheriff’s notice had done the rest.

My phone buzzed again.

This time, it was my cousin, Megan.

Megan: Hey. I didn’t know you said no. Your mom told everyone continue reading …