Clara and her widower Dad are close, but his newest dating move strained relations. Clara is wounded and outraged when her Dad labels her the housekeeping to impress his new lover. Clara shows her dad that this “house cleaner” can clean more than just rooms to teach him a lesson.
My “mess” began 10 years ago at seven.
After Mom left, Dad and I lived in our huge old home.
I missed her daily, but Dad needed me, so I kept going.
I became proficient at preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
I sometimes helped Dad fold clothes and pair socks or poured cereal and milk for breakfast. To aid him as much as possible.
Dad felt lonely without Mom, as did the home.
Dad and I became closest friends because of loneliness.
Watching movies, talking about the day, or lounging on the porch were our nighttime activities.
