60. Explain Brian’s statement at the top of page 288: “You know, it’s really not that hard to put food on the table if that’s what you decide to do.” Why do you think he says it?

The family is celebrating the holidays and the Walls children are remembering tables without food..... Brian is thinking that making a meal isn't that difficult if you choose to make it..... Lori reminds him that it isn't the time for recriminations.

He looked at the dishes. I knew what he was thinking, what he thought every time he saw a spread like this one. He shook his head and said. "You know, it's really not that hard to put food on the table if that's what you decide to do."
"Now, no recriminations," Lori told him.