Chapter Twenty-One
On Thursday evening, Judith faced her college roommate over dinner at a steakhouse they’d frequented since their early twenties. Although they met seldom these days, only a few times a year, the bond forged between them during their first days away from home, exploring the world of academic challenges, love affairs, independence and career possibilities remained strong. There were no secrets between them, no polite diplomacies.
“Jude, you look like hell,” Susan said.
Judith nodded. For perhaps the first time in her adult life, she was uncertain as to how much to share with Susan.
“I’ve had some things going on,” she said vaguely.
Susan leaned forward, her brow furrowed in concern. “What kind of things?”
Again Judith hesitated, then said, “Well, I almost lost my job
