Didi wrinkled her nose in sympathy mingled with frustration. It was hard to explain; it just was.

"Death is always there when something dies," Didi said. "I just am. My job is to take your hand and lead you to your afterlife. Death can't not be there."

"The three ladies cut the thread, but everything was in Destiny's book to start with. And Destiny's book has always been."