Roses

Before I could, she told me she was pregnant. I’m only 19, and the words hit me like a truck. In my panic, I blurted out, “That’s impossible — I can’t have children.” She froze. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she broke down, crying uncontrollably. I didn’t know what to do, so I…

Barnaby “Bear” Johnson loved two things: his vintage Harley-Davidson and his fiercely independent girlfriend, Mia. They were on their annual pilgrimage to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a journey that always started with a roar and ended with a blur of chrome and camaraderie. As they rounded a tight mountain curve, the wind whipped Mia’s hair…