All Stories, General Fiction

Of a Lie – by J.M. Munn

“They’ve come to collect Max. We’ll be up in ten minutes. You can keep him occupied for a bit longer, can’t you?”

“Yes, but…he’s wondering what the delay is.”

“Does he know?”

“He’s in the classroom with me now.”

“Please, not a hint as to what’s happening. If he runs off on his social worker…”

“I don’t think he’s in the mood for football right now, sir. I’ll make sure he’s occupied though.”

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