The other night She pointed to Oscar still sitting in living room floor, still looking blankly into space. “Help me get him up and over to his house, please.” They worked together to move him. “Does he make a habit of not eating?” She knew the answer to that before she even asked. “The moreContinue reading “Winter Season”
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Winter Season
The card Esther’s second week in this new place was quickly approaching. She still hadn’t spent her first real night in her house. But she was taking her time and doing everything right the first time. Getting sick from the Covid booster didn’t help. Oscar didn’t seem to mind. In fact, he seemed to beContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Closet When Oscar got home from work, Esther was cleaning away. There were a stack of boxes on the porch, some moving blankets and The Rollings Stones were singing their lungs out. He knocked but was sure she didn’t hear him. After several minutes, he knew she didn’t hear him and he let himself in.Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter season
Nosy friend? On his way to work, Chet pulled him over. “How are you this morning?” “I’m okay.” Chet got in the car with Oscar. “Look man, I’m only looking out for you okay. Please don’t hate me. I ran Little Miss’s plates. What she said at dinner worried me. She is either in someContinue reading “Winter season”
Winter Season
Two boosters please She was a little concerned that the health department wouldn’t be able to work her in but they did. No one was there. As they sat in the empty waiting room, Oscar noticed the confused look on her face. “What’s wrong?” “No one’s here.” She pointed around. “Is it because it’s cold?”Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Kisses? He was gone. The smell of food filled her lungs. She got dressed and joined him in the kitchen. When he finally sat at the table, she got up and looked at his neck. It was the first time she had gotten to see the scratch she had made. “I’m so sorry,” moving hisContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Screaming Sleep didn’t come easy this night. Esther was thinking about Bell’s question. She had done such a good job of fighting why she was really here. All the excitement of moving, getting the house clean and getting to know Oscar had been heaven sent distractions. She had that same nightmare. Over and over sheContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
The Past Oscar just watched her. She had started swirling her water in the glass. He quickly changed the subject and more laughing ensued. Everyone had left; Oscar and Esther worked together this time to clean up the kitchen. She reached with her left arm to put something away in a cabinet above her head.Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Friends “Sure thing. Come with me sir.” She held her arm out for him in a move that traditionally gentlemen did for their ladies. “Oh, did you lock up? I know that I don’t really have anything in there worth stealing yet. But this really sweet gentleman told me that crime is everywhere.” She winked.Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Desire At the end of the work day, Oscar was beat. He and Esther had enjoyed dinner together every night. Would they have dinner together tonight? Should he go over and get her. He was exhausted. His episode Monday had destroyed him. He honestly admitted to himself that he was a mess. He also admittedContinue reading “Winter Season”
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