I remember you – Part 27 of Through the Gates

Joey started to yawn, a fairly aggressive and loud yawn. “Joey, buddy, let me grab you some pillows and a blanket. You can crash on the couch.” I point to the bed in the jail cell and back at the couch. “Would you like the couch?” I ask. “Ah, yeah man. The couch is great….

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Selective Amnesia – Part 13 of Through the Gates

We get out of the truck and cross the highway. It’s technically a highway, but it’s still a country road. Joey rubs his belly a bit, points to the ground, and says: “I think you were about there when I found you.” “You didn’t see a phone or a wallet nearby though, did you?” I…

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Discharged – Part 4 of Through the Gates

A woman enters the room, accompanied by the nurse. “Hello, I’m Doctor Jessica. I understand that you want to leave, but…” I interrupt her. “No. I just wanted to use the toilet.” The nurse gives me an evil eye and says: “you asked to be discharged.” “That’s just not true. You told me that I…

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