Death was surely not an ephemeral interloper; its lasting effect was grating and horrible and one was constantly reminded of the permanence of an immense loss.

“She felt her most recent lovers lay like dumb victims along her thighs.”

“When Flynn was drinking, the sun shone brighter, evening breezes were cooler, t…”

“She said he looked better. He insisted it wasn't true. Then both were silent. T…”

“Before our vacation, the idea of keeping a diary and scribbling my thoughts on …”