From the living room came an argument about whether the drawing should hang above the television or beside it.

I went to help choose a place instead of making another decision about Daniel.

EPILOGUE — The Last Corner

The next morning, Ben’s truck rolled off the edge of the drawing and bumped against a backpack.

“Make room,” he said.

I moved the bag to a chair and began setting lunches on the counter.

One, then the next, then the next.

Seven needed to fit before I could put the things that required chilling into the refrigerator.