Archive for September 29th, 2012
Pa didn’t lie about mother’s cooking. Dinner consisted of chicken, cornbread, beans, and fresh apple pie. Both Shame and Pa greedily shoveled ma’s food into their mouths.
My sister showed up about halfway through dinner and Ma flashed her an angry glance for being late. Mary, my sister seemed fascinated with Shame, as was I. I quietly ate, staring at Shame the whole time. Between mouthfuls, he spent all his time staring at ma and my sister…
Tim and Ann share a goodbye kiss and Kim enters the kitchen..