He hears the fragile clink of ice cubes settling in glassware, and then voices drifting over from a bar that’s nestled against a curtain of windows. Straight ahead stands an unmanned reception desk with a backdrop of vintage mailboxes that would’ve been used in another era, and the letters HM emblazoned on the brick above it all. There’s dark, brooding woodwork everywhere. “ Do you have photos of her? Do you still talk with people about her?” “Yes.” “At least she once existed.” There is Life has broken my heart too.” Ann looks at the incandescent skyline. It’s just a chapter.” “What happened to you?” “I lost my daughter. This low point isn’t the book of your life. I’m glad I had the strength to ride it out. And I’m standing here right now telling you I’m glad I didn’t. He acted like I was crazy.” “ I’m sorry, Ann.” “This hurts too much.” “ Look, I’ve been where you are. He acted like he didn’t recognize me, but I know he did. He was living in a mansion out on Long Island. Think how they’ll feel.” “I tracked Joe down,” Ann says. Think about the people in your life who love you. “ Don’t come any closer.” “You are not alone.” “I am very fucking alone.” “ I’ve only known you a few minutes, and I will be devastated if you do this. Do you get that? He’s just a beautiful misfire in my brain.” Barry ventures another step toward her, but she catches him this time.

I can’t fake it anymore.” Tears carve trails through her eyeliner. Ones, but there’s nothing about this life I want.

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