Clint’s heart gave an unfamiliar little leap. He wondered what it would have been like to have a father you’d do anything for. Would things have been different for him and his mother if his father hadn’t died? Maybe they’d live across town in a nice little house with a fireplace. Maybe he’d have graduated from school and gone on to find a good job. He might even have a family of his own.
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We all wonder what might have been "if". Poignant six, Elaine
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, and sad. Well done, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, and sad. Well done, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteLove the 'if' factor. Touching six.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wistful passage. I'm betting that he gets that family before everything's over and done. I like how your passage tells me about his girlfriend's family as well as his past life.
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Aww poignant but makes me want to know more about him. Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'what if' emotions in this. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful six! I especially love how he appreciates the little things missing from his life.
ReplyDeleteWe all have had those thought of 'what if'... Sad, but lovely six.
ReplyDeleteVery poignant six. I feel for him.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming! I love reading everyone's comments.
ReplyDeleteNice six, Elaine! I like how much we learn about Clint in those few sentences! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, for SSS, I signed up at the same link you did, but I have also seen many comments from other authors (not on that list) that have said they would be continuing! :)
Our life can take so many different paths. Found this scene quite poignant. thanks for sharing.
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