I know that it seems wrong that people behave this way but, particularly before the funeral or other service, people who have had suddenly and unexpectedly lost someone like this often act in this eery 'hyper-normal' way that, while it inevitably comes crashing down on them at some point, is completely consistent with the way 'she' acted.posted by dg at 9:13 PM on May 23, 2012 [2 favorites] I have