A Story In
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Payback
On their Golden Anniversary, he started calling her by different names and nicknames on a random basis – Stewie and Stewbabe, Audrey, Boobala, Doc, Squig, and so on – knowing he’d never forget her real name, but figuring that when he finally reached the peak of Mt. Alzheimer he’d be able to cover it up a little longer, give her less to worry about.
One morning, she asked him, “Did you sleep well, ummm…” hesitating as if trying to recall his name.
“Yes I did,” he replied, frowning at her smile.
After that, he knew he’d never play the alias game again.From Guest Contributor Ron. Lavalette
Ron.’s debut chapbook, Fallen Away (Finishing Line Press) is now available at all standard outlets. Many of his published works can be found at EGGS OVER TOKYO
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