Love the story. Just re-reading for the first time since perhaps the early days of Codey’s World web links. Thanks so much for all your wonderful stories and the many contributions they bring to the readers.
Not sure where or how to submit edits but this is what I believe was intended. Sorry for the cut and paste font.
“Good news, huh.?” my mother asked smilingly.
“Oh God, Gary!” My mother was stunned. She covered her hand mouth with her hand mouth and gasped at the news I had just delivered.