Forget Me Not

Claire Campbell, the protagonist, addresses her sister Natalie, who went missing years prior. At the time, Claire was 11 and Natalie was 18. Claire describes Natalie as both unpredictable and mesmerizing. In a recurrent dream, Claire walks into the bathroom and looks into the mirror expecting to see herself. Instead, it is Natalie’s image that mimics Claire’s movements so that both girls seem one and the same. When Claire reaches out to touch Natalie, she disappears.

The sounds of New York City permeate Claire’s apartment, which is located above a busy Chinese restaurant. There are several text messages on her phone from her friend and former co-worker Ryan. He asks her if she’s coming to his party, and she realizes she’s forgotten about it. She tells him she’ll be right there.

Taking a shower, she reflects on no longer working as an investigative reporter on The New York Journal, something she’s done for the last 10 years. As she walks to the bar, she has mixed emotions. Ryan got the job Claire rightfully deserved and they both feel bad about her exit. On the television, there’s a news story about a man convicted of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend which distracts Claire as Ryan asks if she’s enjoying working freelance.