Tag: siblings

  • Saving a Life

    “She has let you go.  Time to move on and let her go as well.”  Christian turned on the blinker on and I was worried his bucket of rust – Mabel – wasn’t going to make it home.  I closed my eyes and prayed we would make it safely while I half listened to the…

  • Hiding in the Woods

    “They were hiding in the woods when we found them.  They wouldn’t tell us their names, but we’re hoping a rest and some food will perk them up.”  Stan and I looked through the window at the two small children in the Chief’s office.  “How could no one have reported them missing?  The older boy…

  • Twins

    “They met in jail so I’m not sure how strong their relationship is.  But Brandon seems to think very highly of him so you’ll have to make your own decision when he comes over.”  Valerie continued to cut the vegetables for the salad we were making and didn’t turn to look at me.  “They are coming here?  When? …

  • The Diamond Necklace

    “You messed everything up!” she screamed.  I backed up as she balled her hands into fists.  I knew Jordan could fight with the best of them and I didn’t want to be on the receiving end of her punches.  Especially since I’m not quite sure of that I have supposedly messed up for her.  I…

  • Bad Habits

    “I picked up that habit from Brianne.  I know it’s a weird one and can be super annoying, but I’ve done it for so long, I can’t stop.”  “You can stop, just try harder,” my mother snapped.  “You can’t blame Brianne for everything.”  I opened my mouth to argue, but I knew it wouldn’t work.  When…

  • Empty

    My truck rolled to a stop as the arrow passed the E on my gas tank.  I knew it was coming and had been hoping to make it a little farther from home before running out of gas.  Justin wouldn’t find out I was gone for another hour and a half.  If I was lucky.  I had…

  • Vulnerable

    “He is nothing but vulnerable so give him a break,” I said as I raised the axe above my head.  I heard the satisfying thunk of splitting wood and waited for Scott to respond.  “He is twenty-nine years old.  Time for him to grow up and get out.”  I sighed one of the millions of sighs I had when…