MALCOLM
I made myself comfortable on the floor and leaned against the door. I tossed my tie somewhere and drew my knees up as I waited patiently, listening to her sniffs and silent cries that made my heart tighten.
"Marilyn, just open the door," Louise groaned impatiently where she stood at a distance. "f**k! I have a terrible headache."
"Leave me alone!" came the voice. "Just go away and forget about me. I'll stay here and die. Maybe then you two won’t have a reason to make this family work anymore."
That was the last thing I wanted.
"Oh, baby, you know that's not true," Louise slurred, staggering to come closer. "I know your father is pissing us both off but he can-"
My nostrils flared in anger, " Stop saying that. Now is not the time."
Completely ignoring me, she continued, lea
