BRUCE

"You have to do something!" my sister Megan exclaims while slamming her fist against my desk. "That woman nearly killed Dad! Are you kidding me?"

I have to suppress the urge to run my hand down my face. "For the hundredth time, Megan, I already explained that what happened was an accident. She didn't mean to do it—that's painfully clear at this point."

"That doesn't mean she gets away with no consequences!"

I narrow my eyes at her. "And what will you have me do? Whip her to death? ...