The Envelope That Changed Everything

he was fine.

One afternoon, as Lily and Oliver played at the back table, Rachel wiped down the counter and said softly, “Does it ever get easier?”

Thomas didn’t pretend. “Some days,” he admitted. “And some days it feels like the first day again.”

Rachel nodded slowly. “Yeah,” she whispered. “Me too.”

They didn’t say Jennifer’s name out loud, but Thomas continue reading …