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They talked for three hours. About fog. About the library board that had tried to ban a picture book in 1987. About June’s late wife, who had loved terrible reality TV. About Margo’s dog, a grumpy schnauzer named Proust.

“Fog is sexy,” June said by way of hello. women seeking women 74

“I’ll bring Proust,” Margo said. “He’s a terrible judge of character, so you’ll pass.” They talked for three hours

Her hands remembered the weight of books. Her heart remembered the weight of losing Elaine twelve years ago. She hadn’t dated since—not really. A few tentative dinners. A woman named Fran who talked through every movie. Another named Delia who showed up drunk to a matinee. About June’s late wife, who had loved terrible reality TV

Margo had clicked “send” before she could talk herself out of it. That was three days ago. Now she sat in the corner booth of a café that used to be a hardware store, watching the door.

When the café began to close, June walked Margo to her car. They stood in the damp evening, mist curling around the streetlights.