She claimed I always stepped in whenever Emma experienced a problem and suggested that the experience might teach my daughter not to expect special consideration.
I preserved every message and photograph.
For years, I had helped my relatives manage unexpected costs, covered bills they struggled to pay, and stepped in whenever their arrangements went wrong.
Apparently, they had assumed leaving Emma at the airport would become one more problem I would solve financially.
I reserved the soonest available flight to Denver and contacted my attorney before departing the conference venue.
When I finally reached Emma, she was seated beside an airport officer, holding a warm cup of hot chocolate.
The moment she saw me, she rushed into my arms.
“Mommy, I thought nobody was coming.”
I wrapped my arms around her.
“I will always come for you.”
