Despite countless years of duty, Correctional Officer Roger’s heart broke every time. In the desolate room, he set the tray on a small table bolted to the floor, and said, “I’ll be right outside the door if you need anything.”
Tommy nodded and smiled.
“We can’t afford this. How did you get it?” Mommy objected.
“Darling, relax, it’s his birthday,” Daddy soothed.
“Is there really meat for supper?” Tommy asked with skepticism.
Daddy lifted the platter’s lid, revealing the ham. Squeals of delight ensued.
The chains clamored as Tommy sliced the comforting piece of nostalgia – his final meal.
Tommy nodded and smiled.
“We can’t afford this. How did you get it?” Mommy objected.
“Darling, relax, it’s his birthday,” Daddy soothed.
“Is there really meat for supper?” Tommy asked with skepticism.
Daddy lifted the platter’s lid, revealing the ham. Squeals of delight ensued.
The chains clamored as Tommy sliced the comforting piece of nostalgia – his final meal.
