stopped her as she walked into the living room.
I feared Ari had broken her heart.
A moment later, she returned carrying Sarah’s framed photograph.
She didn’t give a speech.
She simply placed it on the empty chair beside Ari.
Then she pulled her own chair slightly farther back.
“Your mommy gets a seat too, sweetheart.”
Ari stared at her.
Claire smiled through tears.
“I don’t want anyone to disappear.” She gently touched the frame. “I’ve never wanted Sarah’s place.”
She looked at Ari.
“Would you tell me something about
