March 24 2014

Next door Natalie’s lips fell into a quivering frown. Hero’s ears popped erect. Jackie lifted her head from the sharp grass.

“That’s mean, Jillie. Don’t be so frickin mean.” Jackie and Hero got up and approached Natalie. “We’ll do the play with you. Hero’s a good actor. I seen it.” Jackie placed her hand in between Hero’s ears.

“You are NOT doing my play, Jackie. Especially not with a stupid broken dog like Hero.” Jillie kicked a clod of dirt at the dog. Natalie gasped. Hero barked. Jackie screamed the loudest scream she could muster.

“Take that back Jillie!”

“No.”

“Take that BACK!” Jackie beat her feet into the dry soil. Hero positioned himself in front of her, a canine shield.

“Fuck you. Fuck your dog.” The calm in Jillie’s voice made Jackie’s throat tighten.

“But. Jillie. It’s your dog too.”

 

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