When the Lights Go
With the pain, tears started to spill over.
"Maybe you should come home tomorrow. We—"
I could not finish my sentence. Betty's voice cut in again.
"Darren... Go faster, don't stop!"
Darren caught his breath, a long pause followed before he spoke to me.
"Claire, when I get back, we'll throw you the most amazing crowning ceremony. We'll cover the place with roses, your favorites."
His voice was a whisper, breathy and distant. For a second, I could not tell who he was really talking to.
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