In the attic of the Whitmore estate, Nora stood before a mountain of boxes–each one sealed with time, and silence.

On the cover of each gift box was a date written in his familiar handwriting.

[March 10, 2011. Married Nora today. So happy. Bought her favorite plush doll. I’ll give it to her someday.]

[April 28, 2014. Nora’s birthday. Told her I was too busy with work to come home. Bought a minor planet and named it after her. I’ll tell her someday.]

[May 23, 2016. Fifth wedding anniversary. Still didn’t make it home. Bought her a private island instead. I want to retire there with her someday…]

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