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Ever since Rita was brutally murdered, Carter is sitting at the window.

No TV, reading, correspondence. His life — what you see through the curtains.

He does not care who brings the food, pay the bills, he does not leave the room.

His life — running through the athletes, the change of seasons, the cars, the ghost of Rita.

Carter realizes that the padded cell has no windows.

Starry Night. The right time. Candlelight dinner. Cozy Italian restaurant. Little black dress. Gorgeous hair, bright eyes, silvery laughter. Together for two years. Wonderful time! True love, best friend, no one else. Champagne! Offers his hand and heart. On one knee. People are watching? Well, let them! Beautiful diamond ring. Blush on the cheeks, a charming smile.

Like, no?!

Once that happened, I rushed home to tell his wife the sad news. But it seems to me absolutely not listening. She did not notice me. She looked right through me, and poured himself a drink. Turn on the TV.

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