Game day ribbons.

Which version will show up today?

Wipe feet. Light candle. Adjust the amaryllis in the sill. Plug in the computer. Think about how to be better today.

Decline.

I tell her that I’m not surprised. This is what happens when you’re honest and try to hold people accountable. They don’t want alone time with me because I make them uncomfortable. I’m not going to beg.

Truthtelling.

Text reminders to eat. Chicken pastor and rice. I should have brought some fruit.

Coffee and a chocolate before heading back into the rain.

Identify the disease. Remove it. Take measures to be sure it doesn’t return.

But what will happen if he’s never the same again?