Whereof one cannot choose

Jay is a friend. He’s been married to Jia for the past 25 years. They have two beautiful school-going children. Jia’s mother has few underlying health issues, so she lives with them as well. Jay is a caring father, a loving husband, and a compassionate son-in-law. He is a good man in every sense of the word.

About a week ago, Jay’s brother, who lives four hours away, extended an invitation to spend a weekend on a golf retreat. These brothers usually meet about three times a year and all they do is play golf.