“Who’s the
boy?” she asked as she stared at the blonde child in the photo. “He looks like
a Landers.”
“He is.”
“Well? Are you
going to make me pull it out of you? Who is he?”
The buzzing dizziness
he’d felt earlier returned with a vengeance. “He’s my son.”
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Brilliantly written. Simple,very realistic dialogue. The answer he gives his wife explains the white noise in his head.
ReplyDeletewow! now we need to know the reaction to such revelation! great work!
ReplyDeleteOnce he accepts it himself, he can answer with pride, "He's my son!"
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Still a lot of tensions here. Revelations always have reactions. Can't wait for that. Simply but beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteAh, can't wait for the backstory on this...a very tense moment for them. Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteWow! Life changing, indeed! Nicely done, Elaine. I really want to know more!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder he's been afraid that this could bring his world crashing down. I'm looking forward to her reaction.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a helluva bombshell. Great snippet, Elaine. I think it flows pretty well as is.
ReplyDeleteNice. I'm relieved it's not something terrible. Life altering, yes, but possibly hopeful. Like everyone else, I can't wait to see her response.
ReplyDeleteOh there's a "what happens next??" moment if I ever saw one! Strong excerpt, Elaine. Cliffhanger!
ReplyDeleteHow old is the child compared to his marriage?
ReplyDeleteSue Ann, the boy is seven, and they've been married for ten years.
ReplyDeleteJust how understanding can a wife be? You've got us hanging here. Is it Sunday yet? Terrific, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteI think it's working. You've got strong dialogue and have ratcheted up the tension.
ReplyDeleteOuch. Poor... everyone. :-( Really well done.
ReplyDeleteOh my, quite a revelation. I'm certainly intrigued by what his wife has to say.
ReplyDeleteOh that's not what you would expect to hear from your husband.
ReplyDeleteNow so many things can happen.