1992 - in November 1992 Elaine helped to organize a school-reunion. It was before the days of the internet and 'friends reunited' so it took quite a bit of organizing. But they managed it and a large group of 30-31 year olds filled up the top floor of our old school to drink and chat.
Elaine's hair had fallen out from the chemotherapy so she was wearing a colourful head-scarf. So even those who didn't know she had cancer worked it out pretty quickly.
She was friendly and full of life, as she always seemed to be. It was a good evening. I enjoyed myself as I chatted about my life and I listened to the myriad experiences of my old friends. One of them was now an officer in the army. He was very down to earth, "she's a goner" he said to me as he nodded towards Elaine. I told him not to be so cruel.
But I knew he might be right.
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