At the hospital, Claire and Lily were treated for hypothermia

week.

Lily insisted on showing him every school project.

Claire found herself looking forward to his voice more than she cared to admit.

One afternoon she received a call from him.

His tone sounded different.

More distant.

“Everything okay?” she asked.

A long pause followed.

“Not really.”

Her heart sank.

“What happened?”

“I lost my apartment.”

“What?”

“Medical continue reading …