It was slow so Alexis let me go early. I went home, showered, and changed before heading to Raine’s. He lived on the south end of town and by the time I got there I was almost late. I knocked and only had to wait for a moment before the door swung open, revealing my brother. He was close enough in height and age that I didn’t think of him as my big brother, though he was almost a year older. I wondered what was going on. We saw each other every week at the family dinner, but it was uncommon for him to invite one sibling over without the others.
“How are you?” He gave me a hug as I stepped inside.
“Good, confused as hell, but good.” I turned to the living room.
“I’ve got enchiladas in the oven. They still have a little while,” he said. “Want anything to drink? I’ve got sodas, tea, and
