This post was written for Sunday Photo Fiction.
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Tap. Tap. Tap.
He peered through the dingy window beside the obnoxiously red door and tapped on the glass with his finger again.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
“I know you’re there, Kev. Open the door.”
He waited another minute before lifting his hand to tap a third time.
Tap. Tap. The door opened just a crack, but he couldn’t stop his hand from giving a third tap.
“What do you want, Nick?”
Nick stared at the crack, suddenly unsure what to say. The door started to close again.
Nick put his hand up to stop it. “You’re coming outside.”
“Not happening.” The door pushed against Nick’s hand.
“It’s been three weeks, Kev,” Nick said and pushed all of his weight into the door. “I’m upset about it too, but this isn’t healthy.”
The door swung open. Disheveled, half asleep, and reeking of booze, Kevin stared at his brother from inside the dark house.
Nick shook his head and grabbed the front Kevin’s shirt. One quick tug brought him out onto the sunny porch. “It’s time to move on, man.”
Kevin shook his head. “I’m not ready.”
“And I’m not letting you wallow in self pity anymore. Count yourself lucky I let it last this long.”
Kevin looked from the rising sun to his brother’s car parked at the curb, the passenger door hanging wide open.
“She isn’t coming back, bro.”
“I know.” Kevin looked over his shoulder at the door Nick was pulling closed. “But, I can’t let her go yet.”
“I’m not asking you to.” Nick patted his brother on the back and guided him for the stairs. “I’m only asking you to focus on the good times instead of the bad–instead of the accident.”
“I’m not making any promises.”
“I’m not asking you to,” Nick repeated.
February 9th, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Sometimes that’s all it needs. Great
February 9th, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Very intriguing. A lot to imagine and speculate on, lots of possibilities…
February 9th, 2014 at 9:25 AM
Aw…such a great brother! We must continue to live even when it’s hard to keep moving *sigh*
Loved your story Adam! π
February 9th, 2014 at 12:06 PM
A good brother to have.Gave him some time, now for the intervention.
Great story.
February 9th, 2014 at 1:19 PM
A story that catches your interest and holds it. Everyone should have a take-charge brother like that.
February 9th, 2014 at 2:46 PM
Powerful –
February 9th, 2014 at 3:54 PM
This certainly peeked my interest. Great story!
February 9th, 2014 at 10:40 PM
Now that’s a good brother to have. Well written Adam, very well written.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Such a positive story. Liked it. π
February 10th, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Just know someone has his back is good enough good writing.
February 13th, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Great story!