A Christmas Tale – Chapter 1 – Frank’s story
“Hi dear, I am at home” – I know it sounds corny but it is our private joke. We heard it so many times on TV or films that we decided that it should be good enough for us too. It was a late afternoon on a typical November day, which means drizzle, fog and general gloomy atmosphere. At least it is so in our part of the Midwest. “I am taking a bath, I will be out soon. Have a drink in the meantime,” came the muffled answer from Gladys and then she continued: “Mom phoned. She wants to spend the holiday with us. She intends to bring Jim too.” Before this sentence sank in she continued, “Stephanie has phoned too. She is having domestic difficulties again. She would like to spend the holiday …