An Unopened Medical File From a Colorado Lake House Clinic

” I said.

“Then get out of the way,” he said.

He stepped aside just enough for me to pass, his shoulder brushing hard against mine as he went.

I caught myself against the wall, my fingers scraping the rough wallpaper before I could steady myself.

He did not look back as he went down the stairs, his heavy footsteps shaking the wooden treads.continue reading …