Write a narrative (600-800 words) that shows a character experiencing the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) through five specific, brief moments rather than a continuous scene. Each moment should vividly portray one stage through action, dialogue, or internal thought rather than directly naming the emotion. Consider the progression between stages and how the character might cycle through them rather than moving neatly from one to the next. Create a sense of an underlying continuity to these moments despite being separated in time. The specific loss being grieved is up to you.