Pack Up the Moon

by Kristan Higgins

Like Red says in The Shawshank Redemption, get busy living, or get busy dying.

“Whatever you choose, do with all your heart, and leave your mark,” he said, covering her hand with his. “If you’re going to be a bartender, be the bartender everyone loves to talk to, who invents the best drinks and makes you feel right at home. If you’re going to be a hairdresser, make every customer feel good about themselves.”

“How was your vacation?” “Great.” She raised an eyebrow. “Where did you go?” “The Outer Banks.”