“I’ll take the lead,” I told Josh, as we strapped on our skis, getting ready to head up the cross-country trail.
“Seriously, Jay?” he said. “The last time I followed you on this trail, we got lost, remember?”
“Yeah, but I didn’t know my way then, and now I do.”
“Okay, but I have a feeling I’ll regret this.”
Several hours later, we both regretted it.
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Thanks to Girlie on the Edge for inspiring the above with her six-sentence story prompt for this week, in which the given word is “lead.” You can click here to participate in this week’s hop and read other six-sentence creations.
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Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.
After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.
Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.
Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?
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My Corner 
It is easy to get lost when snow or even leaves cover a trail. Well told. I hope they found their way out.
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Well, that remains to be seen. That’s the problem with six-sentence stories. It’s hard to make them complete. So, I can only leave any outcome to the reader’s imagination.
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Very simple piece.
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Thank you.
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Oopsy doopsy. I hope they were rescued!
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I would like to think that they somehow found their way home. Maybe after this, Jay won’t be so eager to take the lead.
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Ha ha, that made me laugh, love the last line.
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Well, I’m glad I could give you a laugh, but I’m sure those boys weren’t laughing.
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My English sense of humour!
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As long as it didn’t start snowing again, they could follow their trail back, although it would put them getting back after dark, not fun at the best of times. At least, that’s what i would hope.
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But what if it started snowing while they were skiing. Then the trail would’ve been covered. That’s probably why they regretted it several hours later.
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Oh no! There’s nothing like discovering you’re lost in the woods. I’m with Mimi, I hope it doesn’t get dark soon. 😦
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Well, if they started in the morning, they’ll have plenty of time to find their way before it gets dark.
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Famous last words! Nice 6!
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Thank you.
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Oh, that desire to improve meets the actual reality of skill level. Great Six!
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Good point. Thank you.
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