A Story In
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Homecoming Surprise
Izzy rubbed her protruding stomach. It’d been months since she’d seen him, and soon he’d find out she was pregnant.
Sam was on his way home, the war ended. Izzy prepared his favorite meal, lamb with cut string beans and mashed potatoes. The aroma of cooked meat and vegetables filled the room.
The doorbell rang and Izzy hastened to answer it. There in the doorway stood Sam holding a bouquet of freshly cut flowers.
Sam stared at her stomach. “Izzy, are you?”
Before he could finish the sentence, she pulled him into a hug and screamed yes, the meal forgotten.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Dinner Time
Sam sat, crossed his hands over his chest, and sighed.
“Baked chicken, boiled potatoes, and string beans. Really, Mom?”
“You know the doctor wants you to eat healthy,” she answered, filling his dish.
Sam swallowed a piece of chicken and it was like a rock had hit his stomach. He missed the crispy taste of fried, juicy white meat.
“String bean pie for dessert,” he chuckled and noticed a hair on his dish.
Sam removed his hat and a clump of his hair fell on the table.
“Does this mean the radiation is working?”
His mother gasped at the sight.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
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