Chapter 46: Michael, Part 1

(You can find Michael in the Amaranthine saga & Brothers of Darkness. This story takes place roughly one year before Brothers of Darkness.)

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Michael sat on the couch in his mother's trailer, watching TV. He wished she'd hurry up and get home from work. He needed another beer, but he was finally comfortable and he didn't want to move.

As if heaven sent, she banged through the door, dropping shoes and her purse. Before he could even ask her about the beverage, she shoved a piece of paper into his hand. "Call them."

He muted the TV and glanced disinterestedly at the phone number. "Who is it?"

"It's about a job, Mikey. You've been out for two months and all you do is lie on the couch and watch TV. Pat's more productive than you, and that's saying something. I told you the only way you're staying here is if you work."

"What kinda work is it?"

"Yard work."