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“Six Sentence Stories” is always a great day, and Denise delivered an intriguing prompt word: CORE.  Click the link above to meet her and get acquainted with how 6SS works–it’s FUN!

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At the core of most human relationships there’s likely to be a curse flaw, or blessing (or both)–which may complicate Life….particularly if secrets are hidden between one thing and another.

As to Finn and Bedelia (a star-tossed couple if ever there was one, in their senior years), their combined multi-faceted core–(often lustrous, sometimes a tangled ball of twine)–was something Finn had been unwittingly destined to manage.

In the depths of  her being Bedelia was a mess…kindly, thoughtful, generous, a devout woman of faith–but no less a mess.

Finn, though perhaps he hadn’t recognized it as such, was at his core a hero; a problem-solver, perceptive man of sound discernment…a semi-retired family law attorney who had finessed more domestic complexities than he could count.

This made them an ideal match, one might think–except that all heck could break out with not a moment’s advance notice; and that’s exactly what happened the evening Finn called a professional to diagnose a potentially dangerous electrical wiring issue in Bedelia’s home.

The electrician, John (familiar to Bedelia & Finn), asked her how old the house was–a typical, and innocuous inquiry; but you’d have thought he was questioning her morals, as it triggered a hysterical stream of irrational verbal vomit:  “it’s MY house, belongs to ME, you can’t tear the walls apart! it was a gift, completely paid for–for the rest of my life, you can’t destroy my house!” she howled, struggling as Finn tried to hold her and speak reassurance; he motioned for John to leave, and settled her on the couch while he looked for her meds…….her frantic display reminded Finn of a scene frighteningly played by Bette Davis in “Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte”.

©V.Sparrow, 2024

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