A persistent writer, a naked encounter, a reason to get up

A deadly accident, a deceptive husband, a naked dance

A family heirloom, a best friend, a teen’s virginity

An illegal abortion, a brother’s drug habit, Cold War secrets

Keeping a promise, making amends, hitching a ride

An immigrant’s decision, a gambler’s dilemma, a daughter’s grief

Figuring out what you really want, barely making ends meet, looking busy

A bride’s lament, a smoker’s remorse, a swingers’ resort

Late-night smokes, swearing lessons, the facts of life