Alice Munro: succinct splash

Our lauded writer
Has short tales
Speaking hugely.
The likes of “PASSION”.
Summer job up Hwy 7.
Lakes, cottages
And one in particular.
Grace takes a shine
To middle aged couple.
Their Son takes a big shine
To Grace, sans the fireworks.
We shall wed, he says
When things are right.
Grace can only wince.
But she meets another, a son in law.
Dan the physician
The capable drunk, impulsive.
They take a Thanksgiving drive
For feast supplies.
But then the gravel roads
The bootlegger
Grace left in the car
While men gab and gab.
Back driving.
(Grace has no license.
But takes a whirl at it.)
Some touch, laughter, lust
Enchantment?
Dan drops her off.
Drives away without comment.
Just a smile.
She watches longingly.
Evening radio news reports
A convertible smashed against
Concrete bridge support.
Driver destroyed.
DUI and DOA.