NORTHEAST OHIO SPOTLIGHT
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The Machine RoomFiction by Nathan Willis
The baby is crying again. We’ve tried everything and nothing calms him. When he really gets going, I pretend to read the paper. I stare through the gray pages until the words blur. Lynn still thinks she can help. She moves from room to room, leans her body against the walls and whispers, “It’s ok, baby. We love you. We’ll always love you.” The baby gets quiet and Lynn listens for clues about why he’s upset or even here to begin with. But the baby gives nothing away. He starts crying again, louder than before. Lynn pulls away from the wall and moves to another room.
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