Archie actually had a third lady in his life. Her name was Monica. She was never without Archie's picture. As far as anyone knows, Archie never knew about this other love, but those of us who know Monica will never forget it.
Monica died quietly this morning after being sick for a long time. She was special in many ways. You couldn't miss it. Determined look and Archie under her arm. She lived in a place with my son and many other special people. This is an exclusive establishment in so far as only very special people can live there. Monica and the others usually led quiet lives, doing the best with what they had, and just being themselves. She didn't have much to say, but many of her friends were quiet as well. They mostly got along but there were some conflicts from time to time. On reflection, this description sounds pretty much like any group of special people that find them selves together. Like students in a dorm, or teams. I guess Monica and her friends were not as different as you might imagine. But she sure was special. Then, she got sick again and the Doctors were not optimistic. She died quietly this morning and we will miss her. And somewhere deep inside, I know that Archie will miss her too.
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