Porch Lights
“said Legrand. “You may have heard of one Captain Kidd . . .”—Edgar Allan Poe, “The Gold-Bug”JackieI had to drag myself out of the bed the next morning, but once I got into the shower and stood under the water I started to wake up. A good showerhead is a gift from God. I toweled off and put on a clean pair of scrubs. It was already after six. I’d have time to make a cup of instant coffee in the microwave and then hit the road. I’d grab breakfast in the cafeteria at the hospital. To my surprise, ...Mom was in the kitchen, cooking.“Morning! What are you doing up so early?”“G’morning! Well, sweetie, I knew you wouldn’t have time to cook, so I thought I’d make you an egg. Poached eggs on toast okay for you? There’s coffee. Help yourself. And gimme a smooch.”I kissed her cheek and took a mug from the cabinet. “Mom, you really don’t have to do this, you know. I can get my own breakfast.” I filled my mug and went looking for the half-and-half, finding it behind a container of watermelon cubes.MoreLess
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