“Darla shook her head, a small smirk on her lips. “You’re such a mom,” she told Katherine. Katherine stared at her, puzzled. “You’re a mom, too,” she said softly. “No, I gave birth. That doesn’t make me a mom. Not… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system and are very common to AIDS patients," Dr. Hanson explained. "What can be done?" Katherine asked as… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“I was in a car accident in years ago, before they were careful with blood, and had to have a blood transfusion. The blood… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Allison broke the silence with her wispy voice. "Do you know what the best part of having AIDS is?" Every eye in the room… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Why would her mother need a break? And how selfish of her, to take off and not tell anyone,” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Darla shook her head, a small smirk on her lips. “You’re such a mom,” she told Katherine. Katherine stared at her, puzzled. “You’re a mom, too,” she said softly. “No, I gave birth. That doesn’t make me a mom. Not like you.” A look passed between the two women like none they had ever shared before. For a split second,… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“The absolute worst part is watching your friends die," Carl spoke up from the sofa where he sat beside Allison. He glanced over at… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Overtime at work or committee meetings didn’t compare to seeing the smile on his daughter’s face.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Etta gave Will a small, knowing smile. "Will, sometimes you have to love people for who they are, not who you want them to… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“William pondered over his argument with Annie. How did a simple statement turn into a full-scale fight? He didn't understand why it was wrong… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Why didn’t you let Bear out when you came home?” he asked as he put his briefcase on the back counter. Kaia rolled her… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“For Pete’s sake, Denise, she has orange hair and wears silver platform shoes.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Maybe, if she finished this painting, her father would see that her mother's life hadn't gone unfinished, that her art would live on for… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
