I'm back! And I'm finally getting around to posting a few random ficlets that have been living on my computer for a while. This particular story is a bit experimental seeing as it's all dialogue, and I'm a bit curious as to whether it's difficult to follow.
All standard disclaimers apply.
Because Friends Care When You Don't
"Hi!"
"What d'ya want, Little Sally?"
"Hey, sit down! You should relax, seeing as—"
"If one more person tells me that I shouldn't get up until I have my baby, they won't be around to see it."
"It's not that. It's..."
"Spit it out!"
"...today's your birthday, Becky."
"Izzat so?"
"Yup."
"..."
"I wanted to give you flowers, but there aren't any anymore. I thought maybe a toilet day pass, but I couldn't afford that, and Officer Lockstock said no, anyway. Then I thought about a cake, but—"
"Get to the point!"
"Candy! Your favorite is orange cream, right?"
"Maybe."
"Good."