My friend has aged since giving birth, the impact is visible on her face, on her hair, shoulders, and smiles. There is a fault or fallacy in her appearance. A twitch is always ready to expose her. The last time I saw her (pre-baby) she joked about things that she believed were funny. Today, her presence is translucent and her attention scattered, even though her child is not with her. She is still not really here. But I suppose I should commend her for trying.
