As he cut away drywall, Sawzall vibrating his bruised hand, he thought about how to make amends.
The hole patched, smoothed, and painted, he could finally breathe.
Unfortunately, according to her, the color didn’t quite match. It seems this damage is not something $37 at the hardware store can repair.
Dave Myers (he/him) lives and teaches in Bend, Oregon.
This is both subtle and clear, a story with implications. Nicely done.
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how the perfect 50-worder is written. Thank you, Mr. M.