“I’m sorry,” Fred groaned, rolling onto his back. What didn’t happen had never not happened before. “Why do you have to be married?”
“It’s okay.” Ginger rests her chin on Fred’s shoulder and peers intently at his chin. “You know I want out of the marriage. It’s just… I have the kids… and I don’t have any money… and….”
“I guess your vows mean more to me than they do to you.”
“Ow! Hey, let’s not go there.”
“I’m sorry. Really.” After several moments of strained silence Fred stifles a laugh.
“What’s funny?”
“I have a new list,” Fred grins ruefully, “a pebble in my shoe, exhaustion, alcohol, age, and now guilt.” He takes her hand — reassurance or warding off a slap? “Things that make me limp….”
[Note: Learn more about Fred and Ginger here. ~Tim 6 Dec 2009]
6 Responses to “Vignette: Noodling”
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Let's do Something Cheap and Superficial 
Oh, my.
Yeah, but these are fiction. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. ~Tim
Tim, these are addictive. I love little shorts that spike brain processing.
Bravo!!
–snow
[blush] Thanks! ~Tim
Cannoodling without the can……
Exactly! ~Tim
Is this 55 words?
Poor Ginger, she’ll have to DIY this time.
It’s more than double 55 words. Doesn’t that make it twice as good? And don’t worry, Ginger has everything well in hand….. ~Tim
Re: your comment to Susie.
But if Fred isn’t even a handful to begin with. . .
You’ve said a mouthful! ~Tim
wow, this vignette and those before it all pack a wallop in one way or another. nicely done.
Thanks! ~Tim