The prodigal’s return forces every family member to re-examine their role. The sibling who stayed behind feels resentment (“I took care of Mom while you were in Bali”). The parents feel guilt and desperate hope. The prodigal themselves brings outside perspective that is often brutally honest. This storyline is about forgiveness, but more importantly, about whether forgiveness is even possible—or wise.
“And then you decide.”
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