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The Peregrine Review

Authors

Kaitlin Merlino

Abstract

After six years of repeating the same, steady day, I sit in bed this morning, waiting for the pitter patter of little feet on the floor, but no sound breaks in. Eyebrows creased, I make my way to my son’s bedroom, separated from mine by a thin wall, and open the door to see him buttoning up his good shirt - the one reserved for Sundays and other special occasions. With sleep-dappled eyes and a mess of blonde curls, Andy looks up at me proudly...

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