"Janet's step-son and niece find love that was right under their noses all along."
About six years ago, my dad reunited with his high school sweetheart and a year or so later, they got married. I loved Janet from the first time I met her, she was a great mom to me and, if...
"... but what help do they need?"
Annie and I check out of the hotel and order a cab to return to Annie and Bill's marital home. Our conversation en route is limited in the circumstances, but she is clearly feeling agitated. I am not sure now...
"The newlyweds return home from dinner then a shower"
The next morning, Valerie was visibly sad. Jeff dressed poured her coffee and took it into the bedroom. He stopped and watched Valerie arrange her gown and his robe on the bed. The bed was as they left it when...
"How this hauting affair got started"
My life was not going the way it was supposed to. Life as a married man with kids was tougher than expected. While my wife and I were both doing what we thought was right, we couldn't agree on a...
"Unlike my usual meets due to the garden, I meet this one while handing out candy."
It was the weekend after Halloween, and as I was taking down all of my decorations, she stopped to talk. Caroline looked to be in her early thirties and was quite cute. She reminded me of an incident on Halloween...
God, I’m pissed, Otis dumped me with no reason given; it's just over. And a few days later, his Facebook page shows him out with Sharon. Jesus, Sharon, of all people to dump me for. What a bitch! Ever since...
"The newlyweds take a walk on Main Street and find a strange shop"
The next morning was all sunshine. The couple went to the restaurant and had the Bridal Breakfast including mimosas. Valerie was on top of the world. Sitting across the table with real linen and the elegant setting was something she...
"A night to remember"
After my experience with various hotels, I discovered a better alternative - staying in a local house in a 'spare room'. The benefits were manifold. It was cheaper, I could leave clothes and toiletries rather than carrying back and forth,...
"A taste to whet their appetites before the Halloween feast"
The month sped by, and I found myself fully immersed in work again throughout October.An unplanned trip back to the States, and the additional preparations that required, meant that my weekends were taken up, and I had to disappoint Cait...
"An amazing morning with my neighbour"
In the days following that fantastic morning with her, I didn’t see Kelly. She didn’t walk at her usual time.  However, she rarely left my thoughts. Like slides in a Powerpoint presentation, vignettes would run through my mind: Kelly running through...
