The Choice
Carding finally spoke.
“You may sign this document and keep everything,” he said calmly,
“but you must leave and never return.”
“Or,” he added,
“leave your cars behind, put on boots, and work with me in the fields for one month.”
“No comfort. Just family.”
One by one, keys were placed on the table.
“I don’t want millions,” Ricky cried. “I want my brother.”
“Teach me how to plant,” Sheila whispered.
“Family matters more than money,” Ben agreed.
