The Abandoned Long-lost Son
He sent another message. This time, it was a video. I tapped it open.
The footage was handheld, shaky. Carson was filming.
On screen, our father sat on the couch next to our mother, the two of them watching TV, holding the dog he raised. In the background, Carson's voice could be heard.
"Dad, Mom, Jason says he's leaving this family for good. What do you think?"
Dad let out a scornful laugh. "Good. Best news I've heard all week. Now maybe we'll finally get some peace and quiet. Just looking at him puts me in a bad mood."