Doc knocked on the door. “Just a minute!” I sniffed, wiping at my eyes with a Kleenex and blowing my nose. I flushed, pretending I was actually peeing, and looked at my face in the mirror as I washed my hands. My eyes were red-rimmed, my face puffy from crying. I looked awful, which made a whole lot of sense, because I felt awful. “Are you feeling okay?” he asked softly. “The fireworks are starting soon. The kids want you to do sparklers with them.” “I’m coming!” I patted my cold, wet hands against my cheeks, wiping my face on a hand towel before pulling open the door. “Hey.” Doc cocked his head, his eyes far too perceptive as they searched my face. “Listen, if you don’t feel well…” “No, I’m okay.” I assured him, trying on a smile, hoping it looked convincing. “The kids are out back still?” I could hear the sounds of the party going on, music and laughter. The Baumgartners were hosting their annual Fourth of July party in their backyard. They had the perfect vantage point for the fireworks, over the field behind the house.
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