My parents told everyone I was a waitress, for nin…

Something flickered behind her eyes. Recognition or maybe competition. that particular itch that comes from hearing a word you cannot place and needing to look it up.

Dinner continued. I left at 10. Merry Christmas everyone.

I was driving home on the Merit Parkway when my phone lit up on the passenger seat. Nadine calling. I let it ring.

11:47 at night.continue reading …