Conversations With Grandpa – A short story about love and loss

”Grandpa, why is it called Otter Lake?”

“I suppose it’s because otters make their home all around this lake. Do you know what an otter looks like, Emma?”

“Yes. I saw one in a book at the library, but I want to see one now, Grandpa. Can you get one to come over to the boat?”

“Well now, Em, I can’t say that I can, but, I tell you what, if you stay real still while I fish, we just might see one.”

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