Roni and Joey

Joey and Roni rode in relative silence in the back of Mr. Hales' diesel truck, with only the sound of the radio keeping the tensions at a moderate level. All…

Joey exited the bathroom after taking a shower, fully clothed in a pair of tan shorts and a red polo, and started to head to the stairwell when what could…

Joey sat on the edge of one of the recliners as he waited for Mrs. Hale to return with a few pillows and a fresh blanket for the couch. Mr.…

Roni wrapped herself in a bathrobe as she walked down the hall from her bedroom to the bathroom she shared with her sisters. After everything she had been through today,…

Joey had gathered his, Sandi’s, and Ciara’s dirty plates from the kitchen island top and set them into the sink before guiding the two girls to the living room and…

The three remaining Hales sat in contemplation as the setting sun filtered into the dining room. The giggles coming from Sandi and Ciara as Joey helped with their dessert were…