Maureen lost her husband of 50 years, William, recently. After he passed away, Maureen was left alone in their Virginia house.
“Mom, please,” Mark, her son said in phone. “I need you to consider moving. Just come and be closer to us — the kids will love having you here.”
“I don’t want to lose my independence, Son,” Maureen said. “Your father and I promised not to get involved in your life like that.”
