Way Over Yonder In Minor Key
It's too bright in California these days.
She goes by Madeleine now.
Her office is fashionably spacious; almost frighteningly so, even.
She goes to parties and meetings and has people listen to her when she makes sense. She gets to use the company gym and drink the company latte and sharp her nails on company cushions.
They call that being well-respected.
Sometimes, she considers calling Josh and telling him about her life with the rich and famous.
Sometimes she just stares out the window.
It's too bright in California these days.
She used to have substantial things to say.