e flat. "Jessica, what are yo
e placed a hand on David's arm, a
e sincerity. "We're just supporting each other through our grief. It's been so hard since... well, y
lie that had bought he
out Leo's age, with bright blonde hair, ran out f
my drawing? And Jessica m
" hit me like a
e are... friends of mine." He looked at me, a warning in his eyes. "This is Lil
boundless energy. I saw Leo, pale and fading, in my mind's eye
e was clean, comfortable, filled
od: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, a pit
as overwhelming. We ate with a desperate hunger that clearly embarrassed David. He k
lf and Lily only sma
"I seem to have misjudged the portions. Please, you al
concern. "Are you sure, J
d. Lily and I can just... pop over to the community center for a b
outing, perked up slightly. "Can
art a
curt. "Sarah, we need to discuss you
ork, meeting hi
vid," I said, my voice calm b
"Don't be ridiculous, Sarah! Yo
ecause you said we couldn't afford it? Struggling on food stamps while all the local jobs dried up? Carol's medication for her heart, her lungs, getting more
t are you talking about? What about the allotment? The m
doorway, suddenly reappeared, looking pale and
ed. "The money... I..
what, Jess? Where is the mon
ted expenses. For your well-being, David. After that terribly stressful field exercise, you needed things... comfort items
pack my bags. Lily and I will leave immed
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