Miriam Found a Reflection in a Mirror That Ended Her Marriage

is something I need to finish by myself.”

Ronald nodded slowly. He got into the cab of his truck, the old engine catching with a loud, familiar sputter that rattled the metal tailgate.

I stood on the driveway and watched him back out onto Elm Street. The truck moved slowly, its tires crunching over the dry leaves that had gathered along the curb.