silence
I’m going crazy with this silence. Why aren’t you talking to me? I’m being stupid. It’s nothing. So we disagreed. Whatever. It happens to people all the time…
No Way
Kyle started forward, happy to go to her. But Tara quickly grabbed his arm, pulling him back. “Are you crazy?! You can’t go! If you go, she’ll skin you alive…
Melt All Over Again
“Well, what is it then?” I demand a little too harshly. “It’s hard to tell you when you’re acting like this. Can’t you give me another chance? A chance to…
No, I Don't Think So
I shake my head stubbornly. “No, I don’t think we can, Jane. You don’t seem to value honesty the way I do. You keep contradicting yourself and going back on…
Listening and Not Hearing
This is always problematic... difficult. I stand beside her recliner, awkward, scared. “Can I talk to you?” Here it comes: The casual glance; re-focus on the…
Vigil
My eyes feel dry. When they’re closed, they feel warm and wet. Every so often, I’m having to sit up straight or flinch a couple dozen times, or maybe stand up…
You Don't Always Need Protection
“I can do this!” “Honey, you’re talking about throwing your life away!” “No, Mom! I’m talking about saving one!” “You’ll be missing your Spanish immersion trip…