No One Came to My Husband’s Funeral. They Were All at My Sister’s Engagement Party.

a life insurance company yet?”

The question struck me like a physical blow. “He’s not dead yet, Dad.”

“Of course. Of course. Just being practical. You’ll have arrangements to make soon.”

I hung up without responding and called Stephanie next. “Oh, Cass,” she said, her voice appropriately somber. “I’ll be there tomorrow, I promise. Do you need me to bring continue reading …