She's Been Sick

Posted by Desarae Gilbert in English 2 - Pahomov - A on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:35 am

(Is coming in the doorway)*Laughs* Yeah, exactly, that's what I said! (Takes bookbag off) Hey, you know how those rumors have been going around the school about my mom and all that? I swear, they just start talking about whatever they can get their hands on. Personal or not. She just hasn't been feeling well, that's all. This is my first year as a sophomore here and i'm greeted with accusations already! You're probably wondering whats up...well….My mom was pregnant with my little brother. We were all so excited, even Addie. You'd think a seven year old would be throwing a tantrum about wanting to stay the baby of the family, but she just really wanted a little brother. Oh what happened? Yeah, I don't know. They both left for the hospital and Addie and I were at the front windows looking out, thinking about when my parents would walk through the door with a new addition to the family. We planned to stay up all night till they got home, but we were asleep when they came home apparently. The next day, my dad said my mom and Joseph were in the basement. (Starts walking to the kitchen) Like, why would they be in the basement? Our basement is so creepy, I'm telling you. The lights don't even work right and it's damp so there's mold down there. I asked my dad if I could go down to see them, but he just said no. That they weren't ready yet. I didn't know what “ready” meant, so I assumed they both had to rest. But still, the basement is the last place they should be. I told my dad how it was dangerous down there, but he was weird about it. He was pale and his eyes were glazed over, but he was smiling really wide… I just ignored it. I understand now, though. She's been sick, so she has these cravings. (Motions to walk to basement door) But, I never denied the rumors. (Opens basement door. Friend walks inside, the main character slams door shut). They're down there. My mother bled out while giving birth and my brother had heart problems because of it, but me and my dad are trying to make it right. I’m so sorry. My mom needs to eat. I really am sorry. Just know that we appreciate it a lot.

Comments (2)

Jessica Guarino

I didn't really connect with this character, but I did like how the character described things. I think that the part where the character's friend goes down the basement will stick with me because after that is when you get an idea of what the story is really about.

Jevon Price

I can't personally connect to it because I liked how naive the character seemed at the beginning. My favorite scene was when she was describing how the basement was dangerous and babies should not be there.