When Tyler called and explained what he needed, he was careful and reasonable about it.
He talked about equity and market value and how the house was just sitting there. He used the phrase « doing something with it » three times.
He was careful and reasonable about it.
I listened to the whole thing.
Then I said no.
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Two weeks passed.
Tyler called maybe twice. Short calls. The kind where the conversation is technically happening, but nobody is really in it.
I said no.
Madison posted things on social media about family and sacrifice, and the expectations placed on young couples trying to build a future.