Though a response to the Carrot Ranch April 16, 2020, prompt to write a story about something crazy in 99 words (no more, no less), it is also a follow up to two Six Sentence Stories, Rebuked, and Rebuked Again. You might want to read those first.
Returning
“Guess we’ll pack up,” said Bill.
Of course hunting was off. Aaron noticed they’d removed the bolt from his rifle. “You guys must think I’m nuts.”
Harry spoke. “Dad’ll know what to do.”
Always Dad; not my dad, or our dad. Dad. But theirs. Not Aaron’s.
“Guys, let’s go sledding down Bear Hill. Like that time.” He saw the brothers both smile at remembering a long ago weekend at this camp with their dad. And with him. Aaron remembered having a crazy idea then that he could be their brother too, could say the word dad capitalized, fully formed.
Ah, that crucial capital 🙂
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It’s one big difference, isn’t it?
Thanks!
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🙂
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Not so crazy, D. I was very close to my friend’s mother and felt the same way as Aaron.
I’m enjoying reading about these characters.
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I am enjoying these guys and their story too; I have no idea where they came from, but here they are. Thank you for validating the story.
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This touches my heart. (K)
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Aww. That makes me feel good. Thank you.
I’m glad this Aaron is being more rational and approachable in the light of day.
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I haven’t been back to read the other stories, but I do remember these three from before. I was thinking there wasn’t to be a happy ending.
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It didn’t look like it could end well in the first one. I used my powers to get them out of that jam. Aaron has a tough time ahead I think, but he’s on the right track now, and yeah, nobody got shot. Including deer.
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I do like a happy ending. 🙂
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