At the cabin, she built a campfire. Hot dogs, roasted on sticks, sizzled in the heat. Steamy tea warmed her bones. After, hot sticky toasted marshmallows sweetly fuelled contentment.
Later, lying in bed, Tara gazed through the skylight at myriad stars sprinkling passionate light. Billions of vibrant suns pulsated hope to her.
Tara smiled, cherishing life, defying her cancer.