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

after the police were done with it, with Sergio’s help. They’d made copies of everything.

I held it in my palm for a second. Such a small thing. Smaller than a lighter.

Then I put it back in my purse. I wasn’t ready to throw it away.

I’m not sure I ever will be.

A Month Later

The trial date is set for March. Sergio says the audio is enough on its own. The continue reading …