The Mate Agreement
I feel him nod, his chin touching the top of my head.
“Wilma, my sister, was ten, so mom didn’t allow her to tag along with us. Horror movies weren’t suitable for her. Frankly, they weren’t suitable for me at twelve either, but I’d insisted, and my dad gave in.” I laugh a little to myself, recalling the precious memory with brilliant clarity. “He always gave in.”