http://twisted-parents.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] twisted-parents.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] jack_f_twist 2006-05-06 08:46 pm (UTC)

She watches him go, and looks back at John.

And there's a dozen things she wants to say, really. Don't chew at the table, and The day he doesn't come back because of you is the day I'll go out and won't come back either, and Please, and mostly, What happened? because she's certain once they were--maybe not happy, even, but it didn't feel like hell to have a meal.

Dozens of things that could be said, and all she says is, "Got washing to do," as she stands and goes to gather the laundry.

Always something to do, after all.

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