Diana saw Him enter the room… with Her. First time since Their eight years ended. She wanted to run but stayed, coached herself: be brave, be friendly, meet the wife. They’re coming over; breathe… chest out… further out. Here they come, big smile.

And…

There he goes right past her.

Carol Tymann is a retired kindergarten teacher who loves to play with her granddaughter, read, write, cook, and work out.