The Last Ditch

"The Last Ditch" by Will Levington Comfort is a story that begins with American Romney in China, whose life changes when he meets Moira Kelvin, a woman wrestling with grief and seeking a new beginning. Their meeting on a boat starts an exploration of personal pain and profound emotional connections within a vivid foreign setting. Their talks disclose previous events and wishes while they're aboard the steamer. Moira’s painful memories of losing her child and husband, as well as her need for companionship, are very different from how Romney sees her beauty and strength. As the characters share experiences, they confront their weaknesses and the themes of loss, longing, and the search for meaning in life, all presented with descriptions of the richness and complexity of human ties that suggest the possible direction of their relationship.