SPN100 Challenge

Challenge word: lock

Length: 100 words

Weechester. Dean is 8.


I lock the door behind Dad and watch out the window as he loads his things into the Impala. He's leaving….again….and we're stuck in this craphole until he comes back. Sammy's asleep which makes things easier for Dad but not for me. I'm the one who has to lie to his brother because Sammy's too young to understand. I'm the one who has to answer his questions. I'm the one who has to worry, the one who is terrified Dad will never walk back through that door. I'm the one…...

Why do I have to be the one?


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