Six
May 26th, 2024
He is sitting on the edge of a couch. His niece adjusts her position. She moves her hand; the cards being turned away. Two others hold cards. He hears a laugh. “I know the card you have!” His attention is interrupted. He sips from his tea. It is warm. His Aunt speaks. The TV is on. The sound is off. He looks. He gently rests his cup on the table. His hands clap. He turns to see Uncle’s teeth through smiling lips, his Aunt smiles back.
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