Backlash

by Charley Dee Brown

  I was stunned by my mother’s revelations, speechless for the moment, and then to further shock us all, her final statement. ‘I know you’re all wondering about Billy, you’ll find him in the outside shed. You see once a traitor always a traitor, he shot my son in the back…I returned his action….with a little help from Larry.’ She started to walk towards the door, and then turned. ‘By the way Larry is with Janet now.’

  ‘Mum.’ I had to ask the last question, as I had the feeling this subject may never be spoken of again…do you know who he buried in your grave?’

  ‘Your Grandfather, Eddie Jackson.’ With that Ava walked out of the room…….

  Slowly we all followed her out of Clouds…I said to nobody in particular... ‘Well at least the feuds over.’ And at that moment a voice said clearly….

  No way girl…a new one is already emerging!