At My Husband’s Funeral, My Son Whispered Six Words

Was Diego – “

“Lupita,” I said. “I need to use your computer.”

She blinked at me. “My computer.”

“The one Roberto used. For the church newsletter.”

“It’s in the back room, but Mariana, you just came from – “

“I know where I just came from.”

She didn’t argue. She brought me the coffee and she left me alone, the way she’s always known how to do.

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