Virtual Celebrations
The New York Times
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At first, everything was fine. They sat down and ordered their meals. Once they finished, Suzanne asked for the cake to be brought out, and they all sang happy birthday to her son.
Suzanne started a video call to her husband overseas so that he could take part in things too. It was an action that was all too familiar, and a pang of sadness pierced her chest. Then she saw it.
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