I looked down at my feet, rubbed my mouth and beard then turned to Kelsey and said, “No, actually I can’t imagine. I’ve given no thought whatsoever to how that might have felt to you.” I took a deep breath. “I didn’t know you’d never shared this family secret with your own family—which I suppose makes Carla’s inclusion in the admiral’s telling of his story even more painful.”
“Painful is probably too strong a word. I’m more perplexed than hurt.”
“And probably more tempted to share the story with your husband and children, right?”
“Oh no! Not after so many years.” Kelsey replied. “When a secret has been kept this long, sharing it becomes more hurtful than keeping it.”
“Interesting. You’re probably right about that… Uhm, regarding craziness, I absolutely do not think your dad is crazy. H
