An Unopened Medical File From a Colorado Lake House Clinic

screech that made my mother wince and cover her ear with her palm.

“That noise goes right through my teeth, Olivia,” Jennifer said, her voice fluttering as she reached for her glass. “Try to be a little more mindful of the furniture.”

I sat on the very edge of the wicker seat, keeping my spine as straight as possible to avoid the sharp pinch near my continue reading …