The Letter Had This Week’s Postmark

Sarah used to keep boxes of those in a desk drawer because she said regular white envelopes looked like bills.

My thumb slid under the flap and stopped.

I couldn’t do it.

Chloe made a small sound. “Dad.”

So I opened it.

Her Words

There was one sheet inside. Folded in thirds.

And another thing.

A photograph.

It slipped out first and landed faceup on the counter.continue reading …