People usually don't do well with loss. For example, Patrick Higgenbottom is a new widower. His wife, Laura, was lost in a hiking accident only a few weeks ago, and Patrick blames himself every day. If only he'd gone with her. If only he'd gotten her to stay home. If only, if only, if only. Poor Patrick is beside himself with grief, so he seeks out some rather interesting methods to help soothe the emotional ache. No, not alcohol or drugs or comfort within another woman's arms. Instead, he clears his mind. Now, he is subject to that other world. So, he writes a letter to his deceased wife. To his delight, there is a reply. "I am not your wife." Patrick Higgenbottom does not attempt to contact his wife again.