My sister died on my wedding day. A week later, her colleague called and said, “She left you a phone and a note. COME TO THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY!”

silence was.

During dinner, Claire asked Ryan where he had lived, what jobs he had held, and if he still moved around so much. Later, as I cornered her by the sink, I whispered, “Can you please stop?”

“I’m asking questions, Ally.”

“You’re provoking him, Claire.”

She glanced over my shoulder towards the dining room. “Perhaps you should ask him why he makes continue reading …