Closed Doors
“He told my da first because he fancies they are great friends even though he gave me a beating at Christmas time. Granny crosses herself at the mere mention of Miss Connor’s baby.
‘She’s almost four months now. They thought she might lose it after what happened but it’s a strong wee thing and wants to be here. It’s a miracle for them. You believe in miracles, Rosemary? On getting on with things?’ says Da and with a right nasty tone on him. He is drunk.
I think Ma will cry at this, but she grabs... for the dog’s lead and practically runs out the front door while Da reaches for the bottle next to the sugar, but Granny takes it away from him and I can hear her shouting.
‘It’s little wonder you sleep on a sofa with the smell of drink on you. Look at the state of you. I wouldn’t touch you with a shitty stick.’ ‘What difference does it make? Rosemary isn’t interested in me. Haven’t you heard all of this is my fault?’ says Da.
‘You want your wife to take an interest in you then take an interest in yourself,’ says Granny.MoreLess
‘She’s almost four months now. They thought she might lose it after what happened but it’s a strong wee thing and wants to be here. It’s a miracle for them. You believe in miracles, Rosemary? On getting on with things?’ says Da and with a right nasty tone on him. He is drunk.
I think Ma will cry at this, but she grabs... for the dog’s lead and practically runs out the front door while Da reaches for the bottle next to the sugar, but Granny takes it away from him and I can hear her shouting.
‘It’s little wonder you sleep on a sofa with the smell of drink on you. Look at the state of you. I wouldn’t touch you with a shitty stick.’ ‘What difference does it make? Rosemary isn’t interested in me. Haven’t you heard all of this is my fault?’ says Da.
‘You want your wife to take an interest in you then take an interest in yourself,’ says Granny.MoreLess
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