Julie Chan Is Dead

The paramedics come out with Chloe on a stretcher, her body covered by a blanket, face obscured. Chloe was a toothy smile, a girl who always had dead leaves in her hair because she was too curious. Sand scuffs the cobblestone pavement leading up to the entrance, which is accented by a wooden plank that reads: Chloe. A family member cannot bear witness as it may bring undue pressure.