Oct 8

Oct 8 Flash Fiction: Past Due

The baby was late, and Claire was losing her head. For nine months, she had maintained tranquility throughout her mind and body; meditation, a balanced diet, and prenatal yoga helped Claire assure her growing bean that they would be happy together.

But the bean was too comfortable now, and Claire was feeling the heat. As she stood in the shower, hot water beating against the nape of her neck, she suddenly wished that she had someone—a teammate who could rub her shoulders. But she was alone.

And she was almost sad; until, she felt her bean kicking at her bladder—a reminder. Claire laughed through the tears.

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