A decade ago, the narrator received shocking news from his brother, John, who had just discovered he had a long-lost daughter named Debbie. Initially supportive, the narrator soon faced an unexpected estrangement as John distanced himself, influenced by tensions between their wives. Despite their close childhood bond, the narrator felt abandoned when John stopped all communication, including returning Christmas cards and ignoring phone calls. John's accusations against the narrator's wife, Hailey, deepened the rift, leading to threats of legal action and a complete cut-off from family ties. The narrator reflects on the emotional toll of this estrangement, likening it to mourning a death, as he grapples with the loss of his brother and the hope that his own sons will maintain their relationship, unlike him and John. After years of silence, the narrator still misses his brother, accepting that he may never understand the reasons behind their separation.