An Unopened Medical File From a Colorado Lake House Clinic

is bringing the rest of your things from the lake house,” Caroline said, checking her watch. “She should be here by noon.”

“I do not want much of it,” I said.

“You want your books,” Caroline said. “And your grandmother’s quilts. The rest can stay in the dirt.”

We sat in silence while the sun rose higher, warming the brick wall of the ranch house behind continue reading …