An Unopened Medical File From a Colorado Lake House Clinic

wrapped in clear plastic that rustled with every step she took.

She did not look at the IV line in my arm, keeping her eyes fixed on the small television screen mounted in the upper corner of the wall.

“The receptionist at the front desk said these were fresh from the florist down the street,” she said, her voice high and light.

She set the vase on the continue reading …