The Write Spot

Everyone responds differently when making an impossibly hard, life-altering decision. Dramatic people resort to tears. Smart people make a list of pros and cons. The confident ones make their own decisions right away, while insecure people wait until the last possible moment to decide. And then there’s me. I avoid Susan for the rest of the day, hoping she doesn’t notice how nervous I seem. And as soon as my shift is over, I clock out and take the scenic route home so I can

You know that feeling when in reality, only seconds are passing, yet hours’ worth of thoughts fly through your head? It’s like when you trip, and somehow have time to decide whether to fall on your right or left side, if you should put your hands out or step forward to just make a really awkward almost-fall. That’s exactly what’s happening as I stare at Anika Clemmons in shock. What could Will’s mom possibly be doing at Delamore Funerals? I don’t recognize any of the adults i

One good thing about working for Susan Delamore is that she’s super flexible. So when I call to ask if I can switch my Saturday shift to Friday, I’m thrilled (but not too surprised) to hear an enthusiastic, “yes!” Because while Ryleigh sees herself as a secretive person, it’s really not that hard to get her to spill. Especially when she gets excited. Besides, what’s more fun than being excited with a friend? It takes all my willpower to make it through Friday at the funeral h