My Brother Brought a Moving Truck to My New House

a joke that had gone on too long.

“No,” I said. “You will.”

And I ended the call.

The Part They Didn’t Know

Ryan swore at me and took another step.

That was enough.

Both deputies moved at once, not dramatic, just efficient. A hand up. A body in the way. The older one gave the warning in that same dry voice.

“Sir, if you continue advancing after being told continue reading …