Light burst from the crystal and covered the study walls. Cold amusement park air brushed my face. Carousel music played behind me, and Clara's perfume filled the room.
The hologram reproduced the night in full: the cold air, carousel music and Clara's perfume. Evelyn had been at home while I told her I was working late.
Then my recorded voice spoke. *“Eve’s fine, she understands. She’s strong.”*
The image changed to a jewelry store. A bill of sale showed the necklace I had bought instead of Evelyn's anniversary gift. The recipient was Clara Vance. A red annotation appeared below it.
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Leo appeared next, holding Evelyn's talisman out to Clara.
*“Clara-mommy, this is for you! It keeps the bad dreams away!”*
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