The reactions of the women varied when Trix told them they had to bury Candy in the backyard of the strip club like some dead dog. But even dead dogs received headstones and funerals and Candy wouldn’t.

Laurie clutched her limp body tighter and sobbed louder.

Sugar continued to sit against the wall with her head back and eyes closed, shutting out the world. Her mouth hung slightly open in exhaustion.

Karess’ head bowed in resignation and her shoulders slumped as she ...