visitation

George was busy at his desk finishing work up from the day before. As he was typing, he heard footsteps coming up behind him. He turns to look over his shoulder as someone says, “Hey George, what are ya workin on?”. George recognizes the voice and sighs quietly to himself. He was not in the mood for this interaction today. He turns around with a smile on his face, “Oh, hey Sandra. I’m just working on the reports from yesterday.” George turned around in hopes she would get the hint that he is busy and leave him alone. They went on a couple dates just recently and George did not want to go on another one. Sandra was a great person, but she tended to talk way too much. George didn’t feel interested anymore. Despite his cold response, Sandra sits on the edge of his desk. “So I was thinking this weekend we could go to that new place with mini golf, doesn’t that sound fun?” George looks up at Sandra and she looks really excited. “Look… Sandra..” George begins. Sandra interrupts him, “We could do something else, if you want. We could bowl, we could go ice skating, we could-” George interrupts Sandra, “Sandra, I’m sorry I’m busy this weekend actually.” Sandra replies, “Oh, well we could try next weekend! Or if you’re free any night after work we could even stop for a drink?” George sighs to himself again and silently builds up the courage to speak again. “I don’t know, I think I should just take a rain check and get back to you.” Sandra sees the disappointing look on George’s face and slowly stands up. “Oh… I see. Yeah, uh, just get back to me.” She gives George a soft smile and walks away, leaving George feeling even more guilty. 

Bear At The Door

Wife 

(Shouting)

Get in here, there’s a tornado coming!

Husband 

I know I just saw on the news, it’s definitely coming!

Wife 

The baby- she’s sleeping! I’m going to grab her. 

The wife runs up the stairs. 

Husband

We need to find somewhere safe! Somewhere underground... 

Wife 

(now holding baby close)

We don’t have a basement! God, I knew we should’ve gotten a house with a basement!

Husband

Well, we need to find somewhere. And honey, we need to hurry. 

Wife 

(Panicking)

The phones aren’t working. 

Husband 

I can run over to the neighbor’s house and see if we can all fit in their basement with them. Stay here with the baby until I know it’s safe, okay?

Wife

No- no! Are you crazy? It’s too bad out there.  

Husband

What else are we going to do? 

Wife

Maybe we can hide in the bathroom. Or… or-

Husband

(Starts to put on shoes and a jacket)

Please, I need to hurry. I want us all safe. And being somewhere underground is in our best interest right now! 

Wife

What if something happens? What if you can’t make it back?

Husband

I swear I won’t be gone for more than a minute.

A Letter From My Character

Dear Mom,

Hi Mom, I hope you're doing well in Montana with Dad. I know I haven't written in a while, but I miss you guys and a lot has been going on. Please don’t think I’m crazy, but I just had the most life changing experience. I’m not sure how I can explain it to you, and maybe I was dreaming, but I’m still not sure. Let me just get straight to the point; I just had my eyes completely open up. Somebody came to me and showed me how good life can be, and how easy things should be. I can’t believe how I had been acting these past couple of years. I feel like I had wasted so much time and ruined so many great friendships. I realized I had gotten so caught up in the fame, the money, all of the attention, I lost sight of what’s really important to me. What’s really important to me is my team, and of course, my family. I hope my teammates can somehow find a way to not only respect me again, but trust me again too. I’m planning on winning back everyone’s trust, including your’s and Dad’s. I know I have taken advantage of too many things up until this point, and I don’t plan on doing that anymore. Hope you and dad are doing well. Sending all my love. 

Jack Clark