AFTER SHE LEFT WORK, Kate found herself walking into St. Anthony’s Church.
When she left for work that morning, the last thing she expected was to be told she was no longer needed. It had come as a surprise, although she really should have known it was coming.
As soon as she walked through the giant arch doors of St. Anthony’s, darkness enveloped her. Kate listened to the echoes of her footsteps until the darkness lifted, slowly easing her into the cool embrace of the church. The outside light shone through the stained-glass windows, illuminating the center aisle. Kate could hear her own breath in the silence of the church.
“Kate?”
She turned around at the mention of her name. “Oh, Brooke, hi,” she said with a sudden urge to walk right back out.
Brooke moved over, making space for Kat
