The Kiss of Death
Sparse gray hair framed her gaunt, elderly face.
When she saw Marigold and me walking hand in hand, with Daniel, now toddling along, her lifeless, dull eyes suddenly flared with astonishment.
It was like a brief flicker of life in a dying flame.
I smiled before saying, "Ms. Callaghan, I almost forgot to tell you—today marks 23 years since Mari and I met. Don't you think it's a wonderful day to celebrate?"
"You… You…" Florence stammered, but no coherent words came out.