by Aliset
“Catherine is,” Vincent began, and all of a sudden, he was 11 again, scuffing his feet as he tried to explain something to Devin.
What do I say? “She is my light in the darkness”? Too poetic and Devin always hated poetry.
“She is...everything”? Then Devin would want to know what “everything” means.
“She is my life”? True and then some...but I don't know this Devin, to tell him that. “Catherine is...more than a helper,” Vincent finally said in a hushed, private tone, and Devin, sensing the door opening, smiled.
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12 comments:
Krista, this is wonderful! You've captured the rush ... the wind ... the wave ... of Vincent's thoughts and then ... his choice. Perfect! Thank you! Nancy
Awwww, Nancy, thank you. 100 words was rough LOL. I'm glad it worked for you.
-Krista :)
And the tiny flashback finds its way in... I love it!
Krista, I love that image - that Devin wasn't the poetic type and that he's likely a bit nosey too, needing to know just exactly what 'everything' means. There's such playfulness between them, even after all the missing years. You created something deep with just a few words. I love it.
Carole
I so see young Vincent scuffing his feet here, and he's adorable! A little sad, but true, that he doesn't "know this Devin," the brother finally returned. But that door was opened ...
I love the image of a young and unsure Vincent looking to his big brother! And Then the adult Vincent not knowing this Devin. Perfect.
You guys. You're going to make me all weepy again. :-) Thank you all so much for being such a continuing inspiration.
-Krista :)
So good - makes me wish I'd thought to do a flashback! So inspired!
“She is...everything”? Then Devin would want to know what “everything” means.
yes Devin would..however so do I! :)
She is everything.. its sooo beautiful, so perfect of a word!! so full of emotion..everything.
THANK YOU Krista!
SUPERB!
Thank you, Brit. :-) The thing I love about writing Vincent is his ability to say (and think) universes in one word or two. "Everything" is such a simple word, but it so, so fits. :)
-Krista :)
Yes I love that about Vincent as well. :-)
Krista, you know I felt a kinship with you the minute I read this. Something about doors opening ... but I love how you've presented it here. That Devin sees that door opening, that he realizes Vincent has surpassed all he'd ever dreamed. Wonderful!
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