My parents' beach house. For seven summers in a row, the same crew has shown up: my brother, his wife, and two friends. Fifteen days, every single August. The electricity, water, fuel, and the post-stay cleaning are all paid for by my mom, who is 71. This year, I’m not staying silent. Before they can book their dates, I’m sending this to the group chat: "This summer, it’s $40 per person, per week, to cover electricity, water, and cleaning.