Alternative

Alternative

55 Fiction

‘Is there an alternative?’

‘No, there isn’t! I would give you one of these, if you have it.’

‘Then I need two!’

‘Hmmm…alright.’ She said, smiling.

‘Ok, I’m ready.’ The little boy said, closing his eyes tight.

The doctor kept the chocolates gently in his shirt pocket.

Then she took the injection into her hand.