The loss of Marilyn left Douglas bereft. Never had that word applied more precisely to a human being’s situation. His love for Marilyn had grown and deepened in the years they spent leading separate lives, after their passionate encounter and realization that they were not meant to be romantic partners, at least not then. Very … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 84 Reboot
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Franny slammed her door closed behind her, startling poor Precious, who was already unsettled from their encounter with the new human at Marilyn’s house. “Sorry, sweetie,” Franny grumbled. “But what the hell? Doesn’t that man ever finish a conversation? Does he have some genetic issue that requires him to be mysterious? Or what?” She unhooked … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 83 Reboot
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The man who had introduced himself as David went back into the house. Was it his property? Well, that seemed like the best tactic at the time. It very well could be true, he hadn’t seen the will yet. But possession was nine-tenths of the law, and David knew the law well enough to try … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 82 Reboot
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“Why did you hustle us out of there so fast?” Franny asked, although she was relieved to go. She meant Leo, but Precious was also straining at the leash to leave. Leo didn’t answer. Once they were down the street, in front of the old green house where he lived in the basement apartment, Allison … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 81 Reboot
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The kitchen door to Marilyn’s house banged open. “I’m sorry,” the man who stepped out said. “I didn’t mean to spy. But you are on my property, and I was curious as to why.” He was tall, angular, with gray eyes and dark brown, close-cropped hair. “Hello, dog,” he said. Precious relaxed her posture, just … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 80 Reboot
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As Franny and Leo sat in Marilyn’s garden, having the conversation they’d put off all summer, and Precious sniffed her old territory with deep satisfaction, someone watched from inside the house. Someone watched as they scooted the lawn chairs closer together, as their voices lowered, and their heads bent toward each other. As Leo put … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 79 Reboot
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With apologies for the out of sequence post, we catch up with Kassandra.
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This is the poem Franny read at the celebration of life for her friend Marilyn. We’ve spent too much time in useless wandering, searching for the safety That never lasts. We’ve spent too much time in worthless fear, seeking the certainty That doesn’t exist. The sign from the universe, the white feather, the unicorn, the … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 78 Reboot
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“Cancer sucks.” Marilyn chuckled softly. “Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” “What kind do you have?” Franny asked. She had been curious since finding out Marilyn was ill. She’d assumed cancer, but had never brought up the subject herself. Marilyn never made room for this conversation, not until now, in the hospital. “Not me, dear,” … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 73 Reboot
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“You could have called me,” Franny said. “Yes,” Leo answered. “I missed saying goodbye. I would have wanted to be there. I would have wanted to say goodbye.” “I know.” “Why? Why didn’t you call me? Were you still mad at me?” Leo shook his head. Sitting in Marilyn’s garden, letting Precious sniff around her … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 72 Reboot
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