FORTY NINE

Mary started coughing when her father asked about Coney island.

“Here, have some water baby”. He mother handed her a glass of water.

“Thanks mom”

“Careful so you don’t get choked with your food” dad said. She nodded.

“Coney island is actually doing very well, calm as always” she smiled.

“Honey do you know that Mary had been to Tribeca” her mother chapped in causing Mary to role her eyes

“Really”. Her dad looked surprised

“Actually I was there with my colleagues for some work”

“You know I used to work there some time ago, all those rich and fancy looking people who stay there”

“You know I’ve missed this” Mary immediately cut in. “I mean all of us sitting here and having a meal together as a family”.

“Although there’s one person missing here” Mrs. Wilberforce added.

“And I’ve not heard from him for the longest time, regardless tomorrow he would be here and we would all be complete”.

“Cheers to that” Mary lifted up her glass.

While they ate, Mary tried to