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Boxing Day

by  tusker

Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Word Count: 89
Summary: Flash 2 challenge: the other side of the character written for flash 1.




113 days to go before they let him out.
113 days to go before she starts concealing her bruises.
113 days to go before her kids begin crying under their duvets.
113 days to go before she stops wearing make-up.
113 days to go before he sets fire to toys, her clothes and school books.
28 weeks and 1 day to go before he walks in the door drunk and cursing.

But for now, on this Boxing Day night, she's thankful that her kids have enjoyed a peaceful Christmas.