Pay to Be Your Daughter

Coming home from my high school tutoring gig, I saw my sister Serena playing the "Family Love Subscription" game with dad Richard and mom Eleanor.

"One kiss is twenty thousand dollars."

"One hug is fifty thousand dollars."

Richard kissed Serena's cheek twice. "I want to subscribe to two kisses, Serena."

Eleanor pulled Serena into her arms. "I want a ten-minute hug subscription."

I stood at the doorway, silent.

Serena giggled as her phone buzzed with one Venmo notification after another.

"What about Sienna? Sienna enjoys your love for free. Why doesn't she have to pay?"