Your wife volunteers $35,000 from your savings to cover her brother’s gambling debt, while he gets to keep all his toys.
You are aware that the only people who have the ability to help are you and your wife. Your wife's family has been known to drain your finances, and it's time for you to make a decision. You can either pay the debt, offer a counter-solution, or say nothing. The family is staring at you expectantly.
You can feel your own irritation rising. You built those savings, you pay the bills, you work full time. You want to speak up, but Lennox is your wife. You are expected to stand by her, especially in front of her family.
ScottieB looks at you with a pained expression. This isn't the first time Lennox has put you in this position, and you know she won't back down. Your parents-in-law are staring at you, waiting for your response. Kellan's eyes are downcast, but you can see the desperation in his face. Garrick is looking at you like a hawk.