Somehow, he hated to open his gifts in front of everyone.
Being included in a real family Christmas made him feel all mushy
inside, a distinctly unpleasant sensation. Even before his stepfather
threw him out his family didn’t have celebrations like this one. On
their last Christmas together, his mother had bought him a pair of
shoes and a new basketball. She let him open the presents the
minute he woke up. But she’d spent most of her money and time
on his stepfather who had at least ten different boxes under the
tree.
He didn’t begrudge his stepfather the gifts. He’d begrudged
him his mother’s affection.
11 comments:
A very telling sample and so powerful
Thank you, Sherry.
Poor Clint!
powerful slice of a scene
He's certainly had it rough. I'm sure that's all going to change soon.
Ah, I can feel for Clint....there's nothing worse than Christmas without a mother's affection.
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He's had such a sad past. I'm so hoping this Christmas with the reverend's family is going to be very different. Excellent sample.
What a poignant look into Clint's heart! Thanks, Elaine.
I hope things start looking up for Clint this Christmas.
I can get a real sense of his loneliness and hurt in this scene
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