I married a blind man because I thought he would never have to see the parts of me the world had spent years staring at.

No one seemed to look long enough to find my heart. They just saw me as damaged goods.

But Callahan was different. Even without sight, he saw me.

***

On our first date, I looked down at the diner table and said, « I should tell you something, Callie. I don’t look like other women. »

He smiled and reached for my hand across the booth. « Good! I’ve never loved ordinary things. »