Almost Friends (2007)
Almost Friends
“Barbara fixed fried chicken for dinner and let him have the legs. After supper, they went for a walk around the block, while the boys rode their bicycles, darting around and about like dragonflies. By the time they reached home, the sun had set. A hint of autumn chill lay over the town. Bands of red and orange streaked the sky above Ellis Hodge’s silos to the west.
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight,” Sam said.
“Red sky in morning, sailors take warning,” Barbara finished.
“Looks like tomorrow ...will be a good day.”
“What’s on your plate?” Barbara asked.
“I’m going to visit Dale and Fern,” Sam said. “And urge them to leave Krista alone.”
She slipped her hand in his. “That’s the husband I know and love.”
Later that evening, after the children were tucked in, Sam and Barbara enjoyed the marital privilege. Making up certainly has its advantages, Sam thought as he fell asleep.
The next morning, he awoke to the scent of oatmeal and sausage wafting through the house.MoreLess
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight,” Sam said.
“Red sky in morning, sailors take warning,” Barbara finished.
“Looks like tomorrow ...will be a good day.”
“What’s on your plate?” Barbara asked.
“I’m going to visit Dale and Fern,” Sam said. “And urge them to leave Krista alone.”
She slipped her hand in his. “That’s the husband I know and love.”
Later that evening, after the children were tucked in, Sam and Barbara enjoyed the marital privilege. Making up certainly has its advantages, Sam thought as he fell asleep.
The next morning, he awoke to the scent of oatmeal and sausage wafting through the house.MoreLess
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