Running on Empty
I worked out at the gym that night. Afterward I hit the
steam room, looking forward to ten or so quiet minutes to myself.
Epiphany Chaser walked in. I cringed, waiting for her to
fill the room with babble. She said nothing but ‘Hi’ for about five minutes.
“I got rid of it all,” Epiphany said finally. “The wine, a
little bit of coke, all the junk food, both my boyfriends.”
“Must have been
difficult.”
“I even got a new phone number.”
“How are you feeling?” I asked.
“Have you ever felt relieved after you threw up? Weak and
shaky, empty inside, but glad you got it over with?”
I nodded.
“I want something better, but right now I don’t have much. I
guess you have to feel a little empty at first to get to a fuller life.”
“Today I’ll accept feeling a little empty if it leads to a fuller
life.”
Fawlty Showers 2
is a work of fiction. Any similarity between the characters and anyone you
might know is purely coincidental.
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