Happily Ever After
“Sweat dripped off his chin, and he bent over to gulp in the cool air.
But the physical pain pushed back the invasive echo of Ruby’s voice: Forgive yourself . . . stay. The crazy woman thought since she looked after his brother she had the right to dissect his life as well. She couldn’t be further from the truth. He had nothing to forgive himself for. He hadn’t run away from Gabe or his responsibilities. He’d been the one who had stayed to pick up the pieces.
Joe straightened, clasped bo...th hands behind his back, and walked slowly down the gravel road. In the woods across the drainage ditch, he could hear Rip joyfully tramping after some wildlife creature. The wind hissed through the birch, rustled the balsam, and scented the air evergreen. Joe glanced behind him at the sinking sun. It bled orange and red as it dissolved into the horizon. He sighed, knowing he was no closer to peace than when he’d arrived home, changed into his athletic pants and running shoes, and raced off down Main Street.MoreLess
But the physical pain pushed back the invasive echo of Ruby’s voice: Forgive yourself . . . stay. The crazy woman thought since she looked after his brother she had the right to dissect his life as well. She couldn’t be further from the truth. He had nothing to forgive himself for. He hadn’t run away from Gabe or his responsibilities. He’d been the one who had stayed to pick up the pieces.
Joe straightened, clasped bo...th hands behind his back, and walked slowly down the gravel road. In the woods across the drainage ditch, he could hear Rip joyfully tramping after some wildlife creature. The wind hissed through the birch, rustled the balsam, and scented the air evergreen. Joe glanced behind him at the sinking sun. It bled orange and red as it dissolved into the horizon. He sighed, knowing he was no closer to peace than when he’d arrived home, changed into his athletic pants and running shoes, and raced off down Main Street.MoreLess
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