Drabble - Wire in the Blood - Carol
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Carol, The Torment of Others, novel-canon, 100 words.
. . .
She stands in the doorway, watching Paula sleep in the hospital bed. The room is filled with flowers. Carol has come empty-handed, knowing that no gifts or words are going to undo what has happened.
She knows she is not to blame but the guilt is there, regardless.
Worst of all, Paula has yet to be told about Don's death. That is Carol's job; one she does not look forward to.
Carol's hands tremble as she steps into the room; she needs a drink.
Glancing at her watch, she sinks into the visitor's chair and waits for Paula to wake.
Carol, The Torment of Others, novel-canon, 100 words.
. . .
She stands in the doorway, watching Paula sleep in the hospital bed. The room is filled with flowers. Carol has come empty-handed, knowing that no gifts or words are going to undo what has happened.
She knows she is not to blame but the guilt is there, regardless.
Worst of all, Paula has yet to be told about Don's death. That is Carol's job; one she does not look forward to.
Carol's hands tremble as she steps into the room; she needs a drink.
Glancing at her watch, she sinks into the visitor's chair and waits for Paula to wake.