This week the prompt is: Family.
Cutlery jumped on the table and water heaved in goblets as fists thundered down on the wooden surface in counterpoint to voices raised in accusation on one side and protestation on the other. Beth giggled at the thought that any moment the argument would become "It was a horse!" "A mule!" but no one paused to ask what was so funny.
Just as dad barked out, "And that's final!" to make his position clear, young Bobby let loose a burp that echoed in the sudden silence around the table (he had been sneaking root beer all afternoon).
Surprised laughter cleared the air as effectively as a summer storm. Mother rolled her eyes and passed the green beans.
As I read this story, I pictured my best friend from high school family sitting around their dinner table. Thanks for taking me back.
ReplyDeleteI have memories like that, too - ones larger and more boisterous than my own. They always seemed like such fun... but then I was always glad to go back home to my own quiet bookworms.
DeleteThe best kind of familial arguments - silly but fun.
ReplyDeleteAn enjoyable tale.
KT
Thank you, KT.
DeleteJust like home. A real family portrait. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteIf only a burp could bring about world peace as easily!
DeleteThanks for visiting, Patricia
I have vague memories of conversations like this in my home. However, burping would not produce laughter but swift punishment. My mother would never have allowed that.
ReplyDeleteI hope this hasn't brought back bad memories for you, rtodd; I'd be sorry if it had.
DeleteAll the same, thanks for stopping by and the comment. Avoid the root beer!
Amusing; brought a smile to my face. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad!
DeleteThank you, Sheila.
Interesting that I wasn't the only one reading this who pictured her best friend from high school. I can just see her brother at the table, and her mom passing green beans.... :)
ReplyDeleteAnd it was inspired by the family of my best friend, green beans and all.
DeleteYes, sounds like family. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletehaha...fun..family fun! Thanks for the smile! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteThanks for visiting and commenting.