It hurt to admit it but I'd finally believed them.

"What do you want me to do? Sheridan disappeared into those woods and apparently never came out. Trust me, if he were back or alive, he would let me know. He'd promised."

"Heather, anything can still happen."

"Maybe. But until then, I have to accept that he's gone."

Shirley was silent as we drove off. And she remained until I dropped her off at her place.

On my way back home, I thought of all I'd told her. Tears ...