Brothers

They had a business together.

But, one split off to do the same thing in his own way.

They did not part amicably.

For 10 years, they would not speak to each other.

For one decade, they were enemies.

And, then, they worked their way back into each other's lives.

They speak now.

They are cordial; not totally comfortable, but speaking to each other at family gatherings.

It begs the question:

Does it ever work for family to be in business together?

In fact, does it ever work to have families together in any situation?

Does it mean we should all have only one child?

Or even still...

have a gold fish instead?

I hope not.