Robyn Carr Quote

You okay, baby sis? Joey asked. I’m okay. I lost it last night. She turned her head and looked up at her older sister. Why didn’t I see that coming? You did. The anniversary of deaths has a reputation, she said. Even if you don’t remember the exact date—it’ll sneak up on you and knock the wind out of you. It sure did, she said, laying her head back down on Joey’s shoulder. I knew what day it was. I just didn’t expect such a dramatic event. Joey stroked Mel’s hair. You weren’t alone, at least. You just wouldn’t have believed it, even if you’d seen it. I was completely out of control, standing in the rain, screaming. I screamed for a long time. He just held me and let me. He kept telling me to let it out. Then he took care of me like you would a stroke victim. Undressed me, got me into dry clothes, gave me a brandy and put me to bed. I think Jack must be a very good man… Then