by K. C. Hilton
Collin hung up, dropped the phone into his pocket, then turned to face a very curious Joey.
“What was that all about?”
“Checking the mail,” Collin replied, grinning.
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“Joey, have I ever told you that checking the mail could change your life?” Collin raised an inquisitive eyebrow.
Joey frowned. “Are you sure you haven’t had anything to drink?”
Collin laughed and set his hand on the top of Joey’s head, tousling his hair. “I’m positive. It’s a funny story, actually. I’ll tell you all about it one day.”
Collin pulled out a CD that had belonged to their parents and placed it in the CD player. The melody and the perfect words floated out through the speakers and for a moment he closed his eyes, thinking of Betty and George.
Collin smiled, watching Joey get familiar with the instruments and some of his new equipment. Today was a new beginning. A new future. Today they left everything behind. Today it was time. Today Collin knew what day it was.
Collin’s eyes grew wide in thought, then said, “I need to make one more urgent call.” Collin reached into his pocket, pulled out his phone, then looked at it. He hesitated for a moment, then slowly pushed the numbers on the keypad.
“Hello. Morgan? It’s Collin.”
The End
About the author - K.C. Hilton
Author of ‘The Magic of Finkleton’
K.C. Hilton was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois. She spent her childhood playing street games with the neighborhood kids. When she wasn't outside, she spent much of her time reading and getting lost in adventurous worlds and whirlwind courtships. At the age of seventeen, she moved to Kentucky and eventually began to raise a family of her own.
K.C. has always been entranced by stories of magical adventure, and though she had to live in the practical world, running a family business as well as two of her own; she discovered that writing was an entirely new, exciting adventure all on its own!
K.C. has a large family and their get-togethers are so much fun! She is a photographer and takes tons of photos! Her family also has a mini dachshund; her name is “Roxy” weighing in at a whopping ten pounds. Roxy is a huge part of their family and she's is spoiled rotten!
