Some have theorized that the petals are mildly phosphorescent. Others speculate that the flowers do not give off their own light, but instead store up sunlight during the day. Whatever the cause, the true nature of the evening primrose is most clearly seen when the sun is down. October 1 After her shift had ended, Karin veered off the walkway to the motel where her father was staying, and she made a beeline straight for the front of the building. It was getting dark early now, the streetlights flickering on during what seemed like early afternoon. The trees were bright orange and red on the distant mountains, brilliant as flames against the cold slate sky. When she rounded the corner of the motel, Calvert was waiting for her in the doorway of room 41, just where he’d said he’d be. His breath rose in thick white clumps. He wore a tired brown jacket with white wool at the collar, old jeans, and big tan boots. His hands were folded across his chest to keep warm.
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