Sidney
(Epilogue)
by
Bob Church
copyright 10-07-2001
Age Rating: 18 to 127
Winter was light this year, the normal snow and drudgery replaced by light jackets and windbreakers. The pall had been lifted. Esther and Tom now attended mass every Sunday together with Sidney. The new priest was starting to fit in, and the tempest had passed. Talk around town had remained respectful, given the scandalous tone that could have been adopted. The new family just started to function. No fanfare, no parties, no attention drawn to them, and an amazing thing happened. Sidney became a person. Winter nights were filled with discussions at the dinner table, ideas were shared, and real emotions flourished.
A walker strolled past the house this evening, slowing a little as he peered past the open Venetian blinds covering the window. As he walked along, hands in his pockets, he made eye contact with the lady seated closest to the window, and as she recognized him, without any movement, her blue eyes said thank you.
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Thanks for your comments, everyone. Yes, the story still needs some work. In fact, the story could probably be expanded into a full-length novel. There are some very interesting relationships being explored. Of course, the concept of a priest living and working every day in the same parish with the mother of his son, while staying true to his vows are compelling enough, but the relationships between the three people illustrates the damage done when an adolescent isn't allowed to know the truth surrounding his life.
Also, Sam Renton's contribution could be vastly expanded. Actually, I considered him one of the more interesting characters in the drama. He could easily have had feelings for Esther himself, and he had an honest desire to help Sidney, so all the pieces are in place for a complex and potentially dynamic story.
Again, thanks for your input. I may re-visit this story.
A good write Bob, questions need to be answered though my friend, what did the note say? Who 'WAS' in the bushes? What was Sam's thoughts when he reaalized what was really goiing on?
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