Cut and Thirst

by Margaret Atwood

husband, Alan, who has severe dementia and is in a care home. “The same,” says Leonie. “Actually, worse. He thinks I’m someone else.” “Who, exactly?” “Neither of us knows,” says Leonie. “He asks me what I’ve done with Leonie. I sometimes wonder that myself.” She bends, gives Myrna a hug. “Hi to Cal from me,” she says. “Be grateful you’ve still got him.”