It finally dawned on me in the shower earlier, while washing my hair, that I am the one who gets to call the shots in this new arrangement. That’s why he was so amicable and agreed to my terms … which simmered all I loathe about him. He knows this place is dying a death, and rather than let a million dribble down the drain, he has to suck it up and let me run it. I am the best thing for it, and like it or not, he agrees.

It’s nice to finally be appreciated, even if it’s only ...