She Gave Birth Alone but Moments Later the Doctor Saw Something That Made Him Break Down

and the distance had become routine, and routine had become two years of silence.

“His mother’s name was Margaret,” the doctor said. He paused. “Maggie. She died eight months ago.”

Clara closed her eyes briefly.

“She never stopped waiting,” he continued. “She kept his room exactly as it had been. She left his place at the table set on Sunday evenings.continue reading …