From Mercedes Miranda

I decided to go to see her home in Red Hook where I had spent so many evenings and hours with her.

But what about Mrs.Lee, the owner of the convenience store across the street that Liz visited almost daily? I had never met her but I knew she was important for Liz, and probably vice-versa. Tim and Nick agreed she had to know.

I met Mrs.Lee and shared the sad news. We, strangers until then, comforted each other by holding hands for several minutes. And of course, we couldn't hold back the tears. 

Liz would have approved.

-Mercedes