Glass (Crank 2)

hindsight it probably wasn’t a great

time for me to jump back

into the arms of the monster.

Not that there is a good time

to do that, and damn it all, you

know what they say about hindsight.

I mean, when I went to Stockton,

there were no plans for Hunter’s

baptism, and a visit from my dad

was completely implausible,

especially at the exact same time

Leigh finally decided to schedule

one, after many distant months.

Throw in a bulimic lesbian

cheerleader with an aversion

to me, my dad’s latest girlfriend,

a little brother with a major crush,

parents intent on a perfect weekend,

a pending new job, and what is left

of an eight ball of incredible speed,

and just about anything can happen.

And if Bree has her warped way,

just about anything will.

It Is Late Friday Afternoon

When my dad pulls into our driveway,

no call to warn us of his imminent

arrival. Up till now, the day

has been relatively uneventful

except for a quick exchange

between Heather and me.