He Changed the Locks on My Parents’ Anniversary Gift

dirty. Just disturbed.

Like strangers had opened drawers.

Inside the Cottage

Mom came in behind me first, then Dad.

Claire stayed outside.

Daniel wasn’t allowed through the door.

The living room looked mostly the same. Blue throw blanket. Dad’s reading glasses on the side table. Mom’s half-finished puzzle spread on a tray near the window. But the details continue reading …