My sister never fails to fill me with questions, as is her custom, and she never fails to make me laugh with happiness. If there is anyone who brings me joy, it is Christie, my one and only beloved sister, friend, confidante, and the keeper of my memories. Regardless of the circumstances, she is always there for me, facing the world by my side. Even if we were identical twins, she could not protect me any more than she already does. Sometimes, I worry that her attentiveness to me might cause her to neglect her own life.

"No, I won't answer any of that until you come to see me....