The entire table laughed. Eric didn’t.A few days later, my father-in-law told me he’d set up a trust for the twins and made sure I’d always be supported. As for Eric? His share would shrink until he learned to prioritize his family.

When it was time to fly home, Eric promised to help with everything. At check-in, the agent smiled and said,“Oh, sir, you’ve been upgraded again.”But when he saw the ticket, his face turned pale. Scrawled across it were the words:”Business class again. Enjoy. This one’s one-way. You’ll explain it to your wife.”His dad had arranged for him to stay behind for a few days to “think about priorities.”I couldn’t help but laugh as I boarded with the twins, leaving Eric to reflect on his choices.Sometimes, life has a way of setting things right—no turbulence required.