The end of summer, the air was thick. Always like this. It could be night and you'd feel comfortable walking around in shorts and a tanktop.

There was always a party. Someone had a keg. Now people didn't seem to drink as much. Not people her age.

A  small town felt like...

When you see a deer you're supposed to slam the brakes. Reduce speed as much as possible. After that, if a  collision is inevitable. You have to let go of the brakes. If you keep the brakes on the front of the car slopes down. And the deer will go...

She began saving up money for a car a decade ago. She figured about 15 grand would do it. By the time she had that. Cars cost a lot more.

She took a bus. To the  casino . She got there as early as noon. And she wouldn't leave some days...