Monica’s front steps.

She had painted it blue.

I could still recognize the chipped nose.

I said nothing.

Part 2

For a moment, all I heard was lake water against the dock.

Derek arrived twenty minutes later with Claire.

My daughter stepped out crying.

“Dad, please don’t do this in front of everyone.”

I held up the deed.

“Did you sign this?”

She looked at Derek.continue reading …