Homecoming was written for Friday Fictioneers. Many thanks as always to Rochelle.
Coming Home
“Tell me again.”
“I’ll get off the train. You’ll run, throw yourself into my arms. I’ll swirl you around. And we’ll live happily ever after.”
The train’s late.
There was so much unsaid in Bill’s last letter. Bill’s brother said he wasn’t handling the amputation well. He didn’t want her at the hospital.
When the train arrives, passengers disembark but no Bill. Did he decide to stay at Walter Reed, or worse?
Then a lone soldier, lurching on crutches, appears.
“I can’t swirl you around.”
“That wasn’t the important part of the story.”
“What was?”
“You. Me. Happily ever after.”
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Sascha Darlington
It’s a great story! Very warm and emotion filled…! 💞😃
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. 🙂
Awwwww, such a sweet love story!
Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
But will he believe it?
Of course! 🙂 Thanks, Neil!
Sweet! I hope they do find their happily ever after.
Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
Lovely!
Thank you, Sandra! 🙂
Great line at the end, loved it.
Thank you, Iain! 🙂
Brought tears to my eyes… remembering a special young man who came home so very changed by war. Now, a statistic to suicide, unable to deal with all he saw and did. So very sad. Love your ending, though. We ALL need happy endings! <3
Dear Sascha,
What a lovely and touching story. She’s definitely made of sterner stuff and loves Bill unconditionally. Well told. Love the video bonus, too. I didn’t realize that George Harrison had paired up with Paul Simon. Two of my favorites.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you so much, Rochelle! 🙂
Yes. And thank you for this rare video of these two famous musicians I really enjoyed listening to them.
Thanks so much for reading, Anne. I love finding these videos! 🙂
That’s a hard thing with which to deal. I can’t even imagine. He’s fortunate to have someone strong by his side. They’re both going to have to face a lot in the future.
Thanks. Yes, relationships are hard enough despite throwing in another wrench.
Heart-wrenching and I love the George and Paul video you included.
Thank you! You’ve got to love YouTube where you can discover great collaborations you never knew existed. 🙂
You Tube Rocks!
👍
So sad. I love how you’ve built these two characters – I hope their future is bright despite the horrors he’s experienced.
Thanks so much for reading, Margaret! 🙂
A happy ending always feel so good. Nice story.
Thank you. It’s good to write a happy one for a change. I appreciate your reading! 🙂
A great love story and well written, Sascha. That’s a perfect ending. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks so much, Suzanne! 🙂
Great emotion in this.
Thanks so much for reading, Lisa! 🙂