The Apple, The Tree

“I told you not to put it off.”

“I know.”

“And now look where you are.”

“Yeah, I know.”

“You could have arrived home on time…”

“I know.”

“And safe…”

“I know Dad!”

“But here you are with me in the hospital.”

“Hmph.”

…

“Wait, I know my tire flew off on the highway and I crashed because I didn’t take it to the mechanic on time, but why are you here again Dad?”

“I broke my pelvis.”

“Your pelvis? How?”

…

“Dad?”

“You remember that step your mother asked me to fix three weeks ago?”