My mother quickly said, “Jasmine, tonight is not the time for your little causes. This is about your grandfather’s legacy.”
My little causes.
Those “causes” were people.
Damon lifted his glass and said, “Not everyone is built to carry a family forward. Some people maintain things. Other people lead.”
Mom nodded. Dad looked down. Grandpa watched Damon closely.
After dessert, the attorney placed the gray envelope beside Grandpa’s coffee. Damon straightened his jacket, ready for applause.
Grandpa folded his hands.
“Before I say anything, I’d like to hear what Damon believes the Callaway name means.”
Damon stood and talked about honor, sacrifice, difficult choices, and courage. Then his gaze turned to me.
“Some people hide behind quiet work and call it character,” he said. “But a family name like ours deserves more than someone who fixes drains and writes reports.”
No one stopped him.
Then he looked me in the eye.
