So I learned another system: When in doubt, keep it out – out of earshot, out of the house – even if this meant, really, just keeping it in.

“Look," I said, "We knew Jason and Becky would be back, the break would end. Thi…”

“When he stopped walking and kissed me a few minutes later, it was like time had…”

“I always thought I was different.”

“I felt something catch in my throat, a sudden surge of sadness that caught me u…”