Over and Out (in response to crhblack’s challenge)
by Nancy Brown
“I’ve known her half my life.”
“But ... “
“Don’t ‘But’ me. You left.”
“I had to.”
“You chose to. Just like you chose to lie to us. To me.”
“I know.”
“Look. Jen’s ... She’s never been to outer space. She’s a counselor at a highschool, the same one we went to when we were kids. Her family lives nearby. They like me. Jen’s normal. It’s been a long time since I had normal.”
“I just wanted ... “
“What? Things to go back to how they were? Not gonna happen. I got past you. I moved on.”
“I ... I hope you’re happy.”
“Liar.”