Son
Persons of the Dialogue
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Son
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"My father cast me into the outer darkness," said Son.
"And before that he cast you in the role of son."
Son smiled bitterly. "Yes."
"But now you are no longer his son."
"Now I am no longer anybody's son."
"And yet that is your name."
"I'm thinking of changing it."
"To what?"
"I can't think of anything good just yet."
They sat in silence for a few moments.
"What's it like in the outer darkness?"
"It's not all bad. I feel free for the first time in my life."
"Is freedom sweet?"
Son frowned. "At times. Mostly it's bleak."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be sorry. I believe that as I work my way through the bleakness my freedom will become increasingly sweet."
"What if it doesn't?"
"What other choice do I have?"
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Nick Pappas, pappasnick.typepad.com
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