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?”