The One That Got Away

by Nicky James

We aksed them a few questions,

Maybe I had a chip on my shoulder, but I had plenty of reasons.

What brang you in here today?”

He’s coma toast.

This guy is a police officer. There’s no way he doesn’t know the word is comatose.

flusterated

He’s a grown man. He’d be more likely to say fustrated with no r or l.

And… Oh my fuck, I just realized I’m swearing like a sailor in front of your dad when I’ve been trying to show I’m a good boyfriend—or whatever I am. Sir, please withdraw all the F-bombs and remember I care very much for your son. Shit.”