Fandango’s Story Starter

This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

As Paul flicked through the letters, a small, handwritten envelope caught his attention and his heart began to thump. “Oh, my god, it’s from my mother! This can’t be good. Let’s see”. Paul ripped open the envelope and recognizes his mother’s handwriting.

“To my dearest favorite son, Paul. I know you’re not ready to hear this, my dear, but facts are facts. I went to the doctor on Monday for my regular check up. You know how I’m faithful for my check ups, and I’ve had the same doctor for 25 years! When I went in on Monday, he did his regular exam and we found out that I have to have—are you sitting down, dear? A tumor removed and major spinal infusion. Now don’t get yourself all upset, it will be easily removed and then I probably, maybe, possibly, might, be paralyzed. Of course it’s a remote possibility, but I have to make plans just in case something does go wrong. Naturally, you were the first person I thought of.”

Paul read the note, put it down on the table, and then went to the cupboard and pulled out the whiskey and a very large glass.

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No offense intended to anyone.

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