by Madam Shylock, ©2024
(Jan. 31, 2023) — “I love you, Daddy.”
“And I love you, too.”
“Can we call Mommy at work and tell her that we love her?”
“Yes, I think we can do that.”
“Hello, this is Mr. ‘X’; may I please speak to my wife? She works on the third floor.”
“I’m sorry, she’s not here; it’s her day off.”
“Can’t we speak to Mommy?”
“No, I’m afraid not. She’s busy with a patient; you can tell her tomorrow.”
Madam Shylock