7. Other People

For a brief time in January, we were in a state of denial. My dad was putting up a brave face, eating a lot, even appearing a bit cheerful at times. One day after chemo, we went to a sushi restaurant he knew I loved. He used his craving for fried fish, in the form … More 7. Other People

4. Countdown

 I wanted to spend my entire break at home but Jon could not get out of school at the same time as me. So instead I flew down to Houston the first moment I could. My sister’s friend offered to pick me up from Hobby airport. I remember the car ride back to my house, … More 4. Countdown