We take our lost episode of Mama’s Family on the road. I insist on driving Andy’s Jeep. Olivia and her husband Ted are in back, with Mom between them. Potsy is in front.
The octagonal corner signage of Frey Funeral Home looms. The brass U in FUNERAL is gone.
Potsy is looking at it, too. “Who steals one letter?”
“Fraternity hazing,” Ted theorizes. “They’ll sneak back one night for an F.”
“Maybe it’s subliminal advertising. The only thing missing from F-NERAL is U! Join the party!” I say tightly.
People are already walking through the parking lot, joining the party before the host.
“It’s possible I can’t do this,” I announce.
Mom grips my shoulder. “Honey, do you feel faint?”
“No.”
Potsy checks his seat belt. “That’s good, since you’re at the wheel.”
“Keep going if you can’t.” Mom
