Past Caring – Jackie Tritt – 1500 words (Literary)

Lou spends her life caring for her elderly, obtuse mother. She’s desperate for a break.

Past Caring

“I’m not going.”

The creases deepen around the tight grimness of her mouth. The blue eyes may have faded, but they’ve lost none of their intensity.

“It’s only for a fortnight, Mum, and it’s such a lovely place. It’ll be a holiday for you, too. I’ve booked you a room overlooking the sea.” Lou pounds the dough, folding her anger through its softness. How many more times do they have to go through this?

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