He Gave My Reservation To His Parents—Unaware The Restaurant Was My Brother’s

wine glass. He was playing the role of the big shot, the successful son-in-law with connections. His parents—Richard and Patricia—looked impressed, nodding as Ryan no doubt explained how he had secured this exclusive reservation. I could imagine his words: “I called in a favor.” “I know the owner.” “It pays to have connections.”

He was drinking the continue reading …