• Chapter 10 "Same Time Next Year"

    "That's almost the last one," Erin said, tossing the bag into Steven's car, adding, "boy, you sure brought a lot of shit on vacation." "You have no idea how much baggage we brought," Steven replied,...

  • Chapter 9 "The First Time"

    Gayle and Steven were seated in their suite, Jasmine watching TV in the other room. Neither had said a word for a while, but really...what had to be said at this point? They'd all but aired their grievances...

  • Chapter 8 "A Whole Ass Person"

    Hannah was sitting under the docks on the beach, looking at various seashells, thinking. Thinking about how great it would be to be free. To be old enough to not be hindered by her parents whims about...

  • Chapter 7 "Happy Birthday, Hannah"

    Laura had never had great birthdays, at least not on a social level. Her birthdays proper had always been great. She spent them with her family, and she got good gifts because they understood and her...

  • Chapter 6 "Everyone Has Their Sad Story"

    "I can remember," Hannah said, "being in like 2nd grade, and this girl in my class had a birthday party at her home, and it was princess themed because of course it was, we were 2nd grade girls after...

  • Chapter 5 "Can't Hurt To Try"

    "I know it's kind of shitty, but I like the zoo," Hannah said as she and Laura leaned against the railing in front of an Alligator exhibit; she sipped from her straw and added, "I know these animals shouldn't...