10/31/2022


gone

Screech of wood. Loud.

Camel-colored leather suitcase. Scratches. Stained. Huge.

Tossing clothes into the suitcase.

Confusion.

Where are we going?


'We're' not going anywhere.

Oh. Where are you going?


Away. You have to stay here and help your dad take care of your brother.

Why? Why can't I go?


Silence. [you're part of the problem, kid.]

Screech. Another drawer.


Tears. Don't leave me here.

Silence.


Please?