When Katie arrived at the No Thanks to stock before opening, she was surprised to see all the band member’s cars except Mac’s. When she stepped onto the macadam she could feel the thump of a bass and hear muffled sounds of a heavy metal band. Strange! She went inside, and recognized Tyrell’s cousins playing the extra guitars. Michael was pounding on the piano like it was an enemy. When the song ended she looked their way. “What gives?”
Her father grinned. “Just an escape. Playing out our anger at how the VA can screw things up so easily.”
Written in response to Charli Mills March 25 2021, prompt at Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less), write an escape. It can be daring or subtle. Who is escaping from what and why? Go where the prompt leads!
Sue Spitulnik 
03/31/2021 at 22:47
There’s a reason the Hub and I have The Scorpions on our road trip playlist when we visit the VA. Your writing hits the mark, Sue.
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04/01/2021 at 13:21
Great use of the prompt, Susan.
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04/03/2021 at 16:03
I’ve never had to deal with the VA, but I’ve also never heard anything good – seems their main job is to make paperwork based headaches!
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04/04/2021 at 08:12
They try, but are understaffed, have odd rules when it comes to helping humans and could use better leadership and organization.
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