Romance Writers’ Weekly: Carpentry Flash Fiction

Welcome to Romance Writers’ Weekly. This week’s topic is from Fiona Riplee, Write a flash fiction of 250 words or less about a long lost love. Include the words: hammer, chisel, and coping saw. Did you come from Carrie Elks’ blog?  http://carrieelks.com/blog/

Welcome!! My attempt is a bit corny, but here goes…

Glen always hated power tools. The noise alone could drive a person mad. He brushed off the sawdust and looked at the decorative heart he’d cut in the back of the highchair using his coping saw. He’d chisel out the edges and then sand it all smooth a bit later. The design would be perfect whether his sister was having a little boy or girl.  

The door near the office opened and then closed. The clunk of heels echoed across the workshop. Glen turned around and saw the most beautiful sight he’d ever seen, Captain Holly Donahue. She wasn’t in the tan flight suit she’d worn when saying goodbye two years before. Instead, the sexy brunette seemed anything but military in skin tight blue jeans and black t-shirt with black biker boots.

“You told me you didn’t want a relationship with a small town bum with no dreams.”

“I was an idiot.” She stared at the highchair. Was that a bit of longing in her eyes or was he only hoping to see that. “How have you been?”

“I’m doing well. Shelby’s expecting any day now, so I thought I’d make her mini-me a place to hang out for a few years. And you? Still flying the skies?”

She stared down at the concrete floor. “I’ve been grounded. Permanently. Something about seizures in pilots being a risk.”

She’d rejected a relationship with him to pursue her career. And now? “So did they give you a desk job?”

“They gave me an honorable discharge and a decent pension.” A huge tear dripped down one cheek.

“If you ever need anything. You know I’ll be here for you.” He wrapped her in his arms and pulled her close.

“Good. Because right now you’re all I need.”

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