A short story, originally published in the literary journal "Across The Margin." 

"...All the while, Missoula grew. Espresso bars, restaurants, music venues, and the pressing of strangers that follows consumption.

Once, this place was the West, unknown and perfect. Now, there are miles of box stores on the town’s edge and daily flights to big cities. Once, there was Helen, who went to the river to kill herself, and then chose me to save her...."

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