Alex Kotlowitz

Right after he got released, he and Melody built a bonfire to burn all the clothes and letters associated with his time in prison.

Not long ago, as a gift, Larry gave one of his toothpick constructions to Carla.

She has it displayed in her living room.

It's a log cabin with a chimney built with pebbles Larry collected from the prison yard.

This, of course, is what Larry did to forget.

But now Carla has it as a constant reminder.