“The absolute worst part is watching your friends die," Carl spoke up from the sofa where he sat beside Allison. He glanced over at his frail friend, his eyes reflecting deep concern. "I've already watched my partner die.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“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
“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
“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
“Why would her mother need a break? And how selfish of her, to take off and not tell anyone,” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“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… — 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
“Overtime at work or committee meetings didn’t compare to seeing the smile on his daughter’s face.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“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
“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
“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
“For Pete’s sake, Denise, she has orange hair and wears silver platform shoes.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“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
“You’re a good person, and after I’m done with you, you’ll be the hottest mom on the planet. Your husband won’t be able to… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“Now, he realized that he’d missed out on spending time with them. He should have taken vacation time to be home with the kids.… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“They both have AIDS?" "Oh, yes. Actually, he was the one who gave it to her. He wasn't exactly faithful in their marriage. That's… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
