Lemons: An Original, Never Before Published Story
Lemons by Gary Cohen Dave was tired after a long day at work, and living in a five story walk up didn’t help. There was some leftover Chinese food in the fridge. Possibly even an egg roll. It was the only thing keeping him going. When he unlocked the door to his apartment and stepped inside, he was shocked to see such a large group of his friends waiting for him. Paul and Becca were on the love seat. Julie was in the recliner and Bruce was next to her in the good chair from the kitchen. Zach sat on the floor in front of them playing with some Batman Lego. Maggie stood against the wall trying to blend into the faded wallpaper. Jorge was pacing the hall but he had stopped when Dave walked in. Dave was puzzled. If he didn’t know better he would have thought it was a surprise party. But his birthday had been just last month. And everyone wore such serious expressions. And no one had yelled, “surpise!” “Hey... everybody,” said Dave. “Hello, Dave,” said Becca. Becca was Paul’s wife. P