Then came October. Tom’s mother, a retired English teacher named June, visited for the weekend. Over dinner, Lila mentioned the dispute, expecting backup.
“It doesn’t matter what it feels like,” Lila replied, tapping the style guide. “It’s not a person, place, or brand. You wouldn’t capitalize ‘table’ just because you like it.”
“So,” he whispered, “can I keep ‘Fall’?”
