The Janitor Was a Lady

Lori Barnes relocates to her great aunt's cottage in Michigan with her 10-year-old son, Bill, after fleeing her ex-husband, determined to protect him from her own past experiences. She takes a job as a school janitor to keep her son close and ensure he is not left alone. As Bill considers visiting his father in Arizona, Lori faces difficult questions about letting go and whether she has instilled enough principles in her son for him to find happiness on his own. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for a peaceful, fulfilling life.