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There
“I can’t believe she didn’t show up.”
My one recital of the year and I had told her I wanted her there for me.
Another year, another bad mom.
“Jessica honey, can you come here?”
I stomp over to Ms. Johnson.
“Your mom was in a car crash, you need to be there for her.”
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This piece is part of a 55 word fiction challenge inspired by parents commitment to showing up.