"I would, and probably," Susan replied. "And I know that that's what David would want me to do, but I just don't feel like being around people right now."

"We can go down to the pool, give you some space," Zach suggested.

"No," Susan said. "I feel the best, the safest when I'm with the two of you. I just don't want to be around others who...who don't know...I don't want to have to hide how sad I feel."

"Shall we go down to the pool, or the beach?" Krista asked.

"I'd rather just crawl into bed," Susan replied, "with both of you."

Which they did, with Susan between them,...