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Not Moving On

June 12, 2023 6 Comments

By David Henson

I put away my snack as Jane arrives at the park for our first date after meeting online. She’s brought her pooch. His eyes fetch mine when I say he’s the image of Sam. “Hi, Sammy!”

“Thor.”

Susan took our Lab when she left. The dog nuzzles me. I kiss his nose. “I miss you, too, Sammy.”

“Thor.”

I squint into the sunlight. “Susan?”

“Jane!” She tugs the leash.

The pooch, whining, trails behind her, doesn’t want to leave.

I take the jerky out of my pocket and bite off a chunk. “I’ll be right here, Sammy. I’m not going anywhere.”

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  1. Doug Jacquier says

    June 12, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    Truly original and bitter-sweet.

    Reply
  2. Cathryn says

    June 12, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    Hello David,
    Well done. Love the cliffhanger ending; many possibilities for one to ponder concerning possible outcomes developing from this awkward first date.

    Reply
  3. Ekta R. Garg says

    June 14, 2023 at 11:48 am

    This poor, poor person!

    Great job on the story!

    Reply
  4. David Henson says

    June 16, 2023 at 8:11 am

    Thank you all very much for your nice comments!

    Reply
  5. Sandra says

    June 23, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Always thinking! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. David Henson says

    February 16, 2025 at 8:12 pm

    Thanks to you all for commenting!

    Reply

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