When the Lights Go Out, the Vows Get Tested in the Dark

mouth opened. Nothing. Then, as if the words arrived late, she whispered, “Birds.”

Erin smiled like that was an entire conversation. “Yes. Birds.”

The deputy stayed near the doorway. His gaze was on me more than Martha. That’s how it goes. The vulnerable get sympathy. The caregiver gets suspicion.

Erin asked me questions that sounded simple but felt like continue reading …