From the Heart

Andrew stood on the sidewalk, his heart pounding in his ears. The paint was faded and peeling, but he’d recognize that door anywhere. The only house on the street with a bright yellow door. His mom insisted it was welcoming. Hopefully that was still true. Would he be...

             Alexis surveyed the vehicle, hands on her hips. “We’re lucky there’s room for us in the car.”             Ken maneuvered the last box into the back of the SUV. “How can one girl have so much stuff?” He wrapped his arm around Alexis’ shoulders. “I’m sorry...

                      Garrett hung up the phone and stuffed it in his gym bag, thankful for an excuse to get off the call. Sure, he loved his parents, but he could only handle these conversations in small doses. He palmed his basketball and headed to the court,...