The invitation arrives Saturday morning on cream cardstock thick enough to stop a bullet.
*The Knight Family Wedding Weekend. Ashford Estate, Hudson Valley. Friday through Sunday. Attendance is not optional. — Eleanor Knight.*
Not optional. Even the grandmother’s stationery had teeth.
My phone rings before I finish reading.
“You got the card.” Adrian. No greeting.
“‘Attendance is not optional’ is a bold choice.”
“Eleanor doesn’t believe in optional.” A pause. “I tried to get us out of it. She threatened to bring childhood photos to my next board meeting.”
“I would love to—”
“There’s a cape involved. And a wooden spatula. We are not discussing it further.”
I pack a bag, still smiling.
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Victor’s itinerary arrives by noon. Family dinner Friday. Wedding Saturday afternoon. Form
