Exceptional A bond that spans the generations One Man's Blessing... by Y. M. Roger 75 Words Flash Fiction contest entry

At dinner, Mom grasped Paw-Paw’s hand.   “I’m sorry, Dad, you didn’t get in.”   Still apologetic, she turned to me. “We’ll try again next year, Scott.”   Since his accident, Paw-Paw lived with us. Namely, he’d come to share my bedroom while remaining on the exclusive wait list for Golden Acres.   “S’okay.” Paw-Paw solemnly excused himself.   Mom nodded sadly, and I followed him dutifully.   I closed our door and faced Paw-Paw. Grinning like loons, we silently high-fived.   Recognized Author Notes Thank you for reading me! :) Image from Google Images.

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