copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Night sleet timpanied against the café windows. Jenny sipped her last two dollars in coffee form.
“He’ll come, hon,” the barista said. “He’ll get your message.”
“He wouldn’t want me back. It was a stupid thought.”
“Just wait.”
Jenny stood. “Thanks anyway for using your phone.”
The door banged. A man in soaked clothes hurried in and spotted Jenny.
“Listen, I’m sorry I ran away, Dad. I’m so sorry I took the money—” Her words were cut off by the man’s crushing hug. Cold tears like night sleet ran down his cheek onto hers.
“Thanks for calling,” he said.
The Green-Walled Tower 
July 1st, 2016 at 12:45 am
A very touching story.
July 1st, 2016 at 8:40 pm
Thank you, Dahlia.
July 1st, 2016 at 5:04 am
A little bit of real human life, I like it very much. Mike
July 1st, 2016 at 8:40 pm
Thanks Mike! I’m glad.
July 1st, 2016 at 5:42 am
Wow, you surprised me. I keep waiting for the quirky and got mushy instead. You did it well too. I almost got choked up.
July 1st, 2016 at 8:39 pm
I like to mix it up, keep you on your toes. Next week, the father’s last line will be, “But why did you kill all those children?”
July 1st, 2016 at 8:17 am
Brought tears to my eyes. Great use of the imagery of ice and cold and melting, too. Nicely done!
July 1st, 2016 at 8:38 pm
Ah, thanks Joy. My wife had a similar reaction. 🙂
July 2nd, 2016 at 1:54 am
I think she underestimated a father’s endless love.
July 2nd, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Yeah, I think so. 🙂
July 3rd, 2016 at 1:18 am
An unexpected slice of life from you this week. Very nicely done.
July 6th, 2016 at 9:49 pm
Thank you, Sandra. I like to be unexpected, as long as it’s not unexpectedly bad. 🙂
July 3rd, 2016 at 5:45 am
Dear David,
That left a lump in my throat. Well done as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
July 6th, 2016 at 9:47 pm
Thank you, Rochelle. I appreciate it.
July 3rd, 2016 at 4:31 pm
A lovely insight into the ups and downs of family life
July 3rd, 2016 at 6:19 pm
A little different for you. Just as good as always though.
July 6th, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Yeah, you know I like to mix it up sometimes. Glad you liked it.
July 4th, 2016 at 4:42 am
very beautiful!
July 6th, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Thanks, glad you liked it.
July 6th, 2016 at 4:11 am
A really touching story, David. Great description that placed us on the scene. It made us all glad she called. 🙂 — Suzanne
July 6th, 2016 at 9:38 pm
Thanks, Suzanne. I’m glad you liked it.
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