Claire Lightcap is the second wife of Henry and the true love of his life. Claire meets Henry when he is a ranger in a national forest. On vacation, Claire attends his campfire talk, and afterward, agrees to go back to his trailer for a drink. Once there, she admits she only wanted to see what Henry was like. The two do not have sex, but she gives him her phone number to call if he is ever in Denver. He writes her and then calls her when he arrives in Denver. He attends a concert in which she plays the violin. She is a small girl with chestnut hair and is decades younger than Henry. Following the concert, the two walk, and again, Henry is not given any sexual relation. He cannot stop thinking of her, and continuously writes her. She responds, but does not seem to be as interested. After several rebuffs, Henry arrives in Denver, unannounced, to visit. He is afraid to go to her but is stopped by police outside for suspicious behavior. He is brought to the door and wins Claire's heart. The two are married ten months later and live happily. Claire supports Henry's way of life and enjoys the freedom. They are blissful with one another, and for once, Henry is faithful. Claire becomes pregnant, and the two are thrilled. One night at a remote cabin, however, Claire delivers prematurely, and begins to hemorrhage. On the trip to the hospital, Henry crashes the truck, and Claire dies. Henry is affected for the rest of his life, tormented by the memory of his lost love.
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