Later that afternoon as Chastity was getting on the table in her room for a diaper change, Mary took a moment to pull a diaper out of a remarkably bland, plain white package with only a lot number and pieces count on it. “What’s with that?” Chastity asked, gesturing towards the package. “These are […]

Fish started to reach out with a balled up fist like he was going to pop me in the arm again, but he stopped when I shot him a look that said, “Do it and you will bleed!” He dropped his hand to his side, however, he did continue to say what he was about […]

  Gymboree was bustling with children and their carers when they walked in. They spotted Joy and Amanda immediately, waving at them from middle of the play area. Sue was creeping on her tummy at their feet, mouthing a big soft been-bag. Danny was apparently practising standing, Joy holding both his hands while he stood […]

  “Right,” said Derek. He pulled out his iPhone and tried to turn it on. “Crap.” “What’s wrong?” “The battery is dead.” He ran out of the shed carrying his phone and shortly returned with a cord. “Why didn’t you charge it earlier,” asked Bridget. “There is no electricity in the farm house, remember?” He […]

  Over the next few days, Peter dons the pop socks and tap shoes and practises with his sister in the garden. Mother is happy that they finally have something in common, but isn’t too sure about the Mary Jane style tap shoes and white pop socks he seems happy enough to wear. The following […]

“What are you doing with this?” I asked, flapping the Little Voices pamphlet up at my co-worker. Janet sighed. “Clark, maybe you should sit down.” “No thank you,” I said. My tone was harsh and stern, even if my words were courteous. Janet looked away, avoiding eye contact. “Mind if I sit down?” I really […]

Eleven year old Peter watches his older sister Sally practising her tap dancing in the back garden, and noticing he’s intrigued, offers to teach him some steps. “Now the basic steps are…” his sister demonstrates, and Peter tries his best to do them. “That’s really good Peter.” she says after ten minutes. “No it isn’t… […]