Fandango’s Story Starter

This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

“Why make life harder for yourself?” Claire asked him as she….lifted the trash bag into the dumpster. Claire was always at his side offering any help she could. This simple task done, she started to push his chair back to the sidewalk.

“I can push myself and lots more if only you just stopped getting in my way!” Claire was used to his retorts and let it slide. She was feeling responsible and didn’t know how else to assist him.

“My life now is my life! I would appreciate your leaving me to do what I can do to me. I’m not helpless and I don’t want you hovering over me like I’m an invalid!”

Claire was taken aback, not realizing she made him feel so powerless. “I apologize, I didn’t realize…”

He offered up his arms to her and they hugged. Things would be better now.

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Fandango’s Story Starter #133