Tuesday Tales Moving Into February Ring the Bell!
Happy February Tuesday Tales... Today, I return to my current WIP, Personal Fouls, Book 3
“Your father
won’t stand trial for the murder charges.”
Louise appeared tired, yet relieved. “As his power of attorney, I signed
a plea agreement with the District Attorney on his behalf.”
“What else
was in the plea?” I certainly didn’t want my mom taking any heat for his shit.
I knew it was a long shot, but, I wanted to know for sure.
“He will
stay in the state remanded facility for the rest of his life. I basically
admitted guilt for him.”
“You really
couldn’t have done anything else.”
“Something
else, I won’t be seeing him ever again.”
“I
understand mom. I’d never expect you to.”
“When he
dies, the state will cremate his body. We will not have a service. I paid for
all expenses up front. I won’t return then either.”
I couldn’t
protect my mother. In many ways, I felt I failed her. “You should have had a
better life.”
“Every good
memory, every happy moment in my life are genuine delights. When your father
kept his secrets far from our home, he did us both a favor.”
“Will I ever
stop hating? All my joy is gone, every last bit. I wish I could have the chance to really ring
his bell.”
“Son, you
must make the choice. The sun still rises, the waves still crash, fire will
burn, and ice will sting. Don’t let his fiendish side consume you, don’t give
him anymore of your life.”
“Mom, you’re
being a little granola right now.”
“We aren’t
the first family to deal with tragedy. Unfortunately, we won’t be the last, we
aren’t an anomaly in the human world. The right to feel sorry for ourselves
lasts but a fleeting moment, then it’s gone.”
“You’re so
strong, or is this all to make me feel better?”
Mom smiled a
little. “Maybe you’re not the only one who needs reminded.”
Comments