David Devine

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning” by David Devine

Submitted to Contest #69

“I do.” “Do you, Georgette Alicia, take this man? To have and hold, for better and for worse ‘til death do you part.” “I do.” “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss.” The new version of the Sullivan-Morgan’s (all the names were hyphenated) had no time for a honeymoon. Two homes were on the market and there was a new home on the hill to purchase with room for all. All being the two Sullivan girls ages 3 and 6 (Mary and Morgan (yes, Morgan Sullivan-Morgan) and the Morgan boys, 4 and 10 (John and Kelvin). Pat was excited to...

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“Open Your Mouth and Say Ahh” by David Devine

Submitted to Contest #53

“Pat!” his mom cried out. “What are you doing? Those are the last popsicles in the house.” It was August 1981 and Tacoma had an unprecedented run of plus 90⁰ weather. The homes on North Frace were built in the 1950s and none had central air. Pat’s mom was saving the popsicles for after dinner, but Pat needed the popsicle sticks. So, he had unwrapped the four popsicles and let them melt in the sink. “Sorry, mom. I need the sticks.” ten-year old Pat said sheepishly. “There will be no dessert tonight. Wail ‘til I tell your father.” his mo...

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“Pat, June, Carol and Jane” by David Devine

Submitted to Contest #52

We arranged the seating carefully for the rehearsal dinner. Becca (June’s mom) was on my right; Wilson (June’s dad) was on my left. Then my dad, Ralph; June; and my mom, Carol. The future in-laws were divorced and this was the first time all four were together. June and I sat strategically. We knew the two dads would get along. I would entertain Becca and June would take care of Carol. Our siblings and friends were on the other side of the table. We would not worry about them. It was an April wedding so the dads talked baseball. My dad and...

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