Kathleen:
There was no way I was flying to Europe without calling my parents. If they hadn't heard the news by now, they would get an earful as soon as they ventured out. People in the retirement community lived on social media, and this would definitely make the news.
It took a few minutes for them to pick up, the private jet's phone number likely confusing them—I'd warned them a thousand times about phone scammers and being careful who they spoke to.
"Hello?" Mom said quietly, a tone of caution in her voice.
"Mom, it's me."
"Kathleen. Oh, my God—where are you?"
"I'm in the air. Flying to Europe." I nodded at Lily. "Lily's here with me. Don't worry."
"Who's running the store?"
Lily leaned in. "Alex and Rosa. I was just about to text them, make sure everything's fine."
I couldn't
