Wednesday
Aug182010
Conversation, For Two
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 22:16 Do you remember that time at Broderick Park?
When?
You don't remember?
No. Should I?
How?
What?
How do you not remember? It was last year.
I just don't.
Why?
What?
Why don't you remember? How?
I can't remember everything.
Don't you want to remember?
Of course.
Can I tell you?
Of course.
I can't believe you don't remember. It's getting worse.
Tell me. Tell me so I'll remember.
Okay.
I'll never forget.
Never?
Ever again.
Promise?
Yes.
I love you.
I know.
Is it hard to remember?
Sometimes.
I'm sorry.
I know.
I don't want you to forget.
I know.
I'm scared.
Don't be. Tell me.
Tell you what?
About… where were we?
Broderick Park.
Tell me. It's getting late.
I know.
Then tell me.
You could be everywhere so soon. It doesn't matter.
It does. I wanna be right here, right now.
Okay.
Okay.
...that was a little lame.
Shut up!
I love that smile.
Even with these crooked teeth.
Especially with those crooked teeth.
Even this one?
And that one. Those two, especially.
I love you.
Don't forget.
I can't.
Can't?
I can't not forget.
I know.
I'm sorry.
Stop it.
I'm sorry.
Stop!
…sorry.
I love that smile.
Tell me!
Right, right. Sorry. So--
When was this?
Last year. Just last year.
What time?
Sunset, I think.
Season, what season?
Autumn. It was autumn.
Okay.
I'm gonna miss you.
Don't start yet.
I already do.
I know. I'm sor--
Don't.
I won't.
I love you.
I love you.
I'll remember for the both of us.
I'll never forget.
…okay.
I'm sleepy.
Lay back. I'll tell you a story.
My eyelids are heavy.
Here, lay down.
Tell me tomorrow. I'll remember better tomorrow.
Tomorrow…
I'll be here tomorrow.
I know.
I'll find you.
What?
I'll find you.
Can I tell you tonight?
I might fall asleep.
That's okay. You need your sleep.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Goodnight…
It was autumn at Broderick Park…
Reader Comments (2)
I feel thoroughly gratified by every piece you write. Beautiful, Brandon!
This was great... the kind of conversation that can rarely be put into words.