I shook my head, aggravated. “It’s not a betrayal, Jay. Don’t be so self-centered. Celia’s drinking has nothing to do with you. That is a real struggle that she has to deal with every day. Same with your mother. But they both were strong enough to recognize the problem and get help. From what Brandon and I have seen of the past and present, it’s clear they have stayed committed to their recovery one day at a time. And their futures look good too. That aside . . . we didn’t show you that scene to bring up painful memories regarding Celia or your mom. This was about your dad.”
Jay’s eyes narrowed. “You guys can’t expect me to rewrite my entire opinion of my dad based on a snapshot of one bad holiday. People make mistakes. That doesn’t make them bad.”
“We’re not saying he’s a bad guy, bro,”
