“No, no, that’s not …” She tipped her head from side to side, as if she could level out her thoughts, too. “Do you remember how I had a twin?” “What?” John sounded puzzled. “Of course I do. I’m sorry, Charlie, is that what you meant about your birthday?” She nodded, making tiny motions. John held out his hand again, and she took it. She could feel his pulse through his thumb. “Ever since we left
