Mother and Daughter Reunion

Mom is vaccinated. The daughter has a secret. After a year apart, they work through the awkwardness of meeting again face to face.

Editor's Note: We received 72 entries in our first ever (but we hope not the last) Short Story Contest. Our four judges chose this lovely story by Christina Kapp as the winner. The story just happens to be about a mother and daughter. Perfect timing. To learn more about Christina and the other winners, whose work we will publish soon, click here.

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Part One: Daughter

The screenshot of the GPS said she was due at 12:23, but it’s 1:16 now and there’s still no sign of her. I know what you’re thinking. Call her! See if she had to make a stop or something. Get gas. Food. See if she hit traffic.

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