Although it was Saturday, they agreed to meet in the alley behind his office building. This time Olivia was waiting for him. He smiled as he approached her. They were going to see the few flats from the first listing. He was anxious to see them and hoped that he would find something as soon… Read More Apartment Hunting
Jason was in his living-room, sitting on the floor, looking over a music sheet while having a cup of hot Kenyan yellow tea. It was 7:15 so it was too late to call his father. It was after mid-night there. He would have to call in the morning. He had exciting news to tell him… Read More Jason’s Announcement
He stood in the dark bedroom, his mind in turmoil. His father and Sable were back from the dinner party they had gone to. He could hear their voices and footsteps. He wondered if she would go straight to bed or come to his room. A part of him wanted her to go straight to… Read More No Escape?
“I feel so badly for Matt,” Kira said. “Me too,” Joel said. “He’s pretty cut up about Mel.” “I feel guilty for encouraging her to fight for Tanner.” “You shouldn’t feel guilty about that, Honey. You want Mel to be happy.” “I’m convinced that if she and Matt had stayed together, neither of them would… Read More Joel and Kira Discuss Family & Soccer
He was out walking on the moors. Yesterday, he had left soon after returning to the mansion from church. He had changed and was on his way out when he ran into Sable. After their little exchange, he walked out of the door and didn’t return until well after two in the morning. He stripped… Read More Escape to the Moors
Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother’s Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight.… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visitor
He was looking out the window when he saw a taxi pull up. The door opened and Chelsey got out. She looked up and saw him. After waving, she turned and closed the door and the taxi drove off. She walked towards the entrance. It had been ages since he last saw her. Although he… Read More Chelsey’s Visit
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles, that a man has his father’s wife. But you are arrogant. Instead you should have mourned, so that he who has done this deed might be removed from among you.” The words of the… Read More His Conviction
“Where’s Mom?” Chelsey asked Gideon. “She’s not going to be joining us.” “How come?” “She isn’t feeling well.” “Oh.” She couldn’t help wondering if her mother really wasn’t feeling well or if she just didn’t want to go to the matinee show for Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre. Afterwards, they were going to have… Read More Books, The Theatre, Prison & Dinner
“Aren’t you coming to Bath with us?” Chelsey asked Ruth. Ruth shook her head. “No.” “How come?” “I just don’t feel up to it.” “It’s such a beautiful day. Why would you want to spend it indoors?” “If I want to enjoy the outdoors, I can go in the garden or go into the conservatory… Read More A Trip to Bath and Older Men
Notes to Women 