An Unopened Medical File From a Colorado Lake House Clinic

heavy gold college ring against the metal rail, a sharp, rhythmic sound that clicked four times.

“Tough break on the stairs,” he said, looking up at the ceiling tiles. “Dad says you are taking it pretty hard.”

“My back is injured, Tyler,” I said.

“Yeah, well, we all get knocked down sometimes,” he said, using his coaching voice. “It is about keeping your continue reading …