Instead of confronting him immediately, Nancy planned a birthday party with a twist. She decorated the community hall with charts, receipts, and laminated menus of everything they’d cut to “save money.” Guests arrived to see a gallery of Derek’s hidden payments, complete with glitter captions and bold pie charts. Brent walked out. Derek stood stunned.
Nancy raised a cup and said, “At least Brent’s house is safe.”Derek moved out the next day.Weeks later, he returned with a binder titled “Rebuilding Trust Plan”, vowing transparency and accountability. Nancy agreed to try—cautiously.And the party banner? She packed it away in case she ever needed it again.