A Night Out on the Town by Alicia Gilliam

“Everything okay, mister?” The patrolman aimed his flashlight directly at me.

I swallowed hard and shielded my eyes. There was no satisfactory way to explain why anybody would be on the streets of Oakhill at 11:45 at night. “Fine, officer.”

“Out a bit late, aren’t you?”

“Yes, sir. Just enjoying the fresh air.” A weak first attempt.

“Fresh air, huh?”

“The AC is broken back home.” I held my breath.

The blinding light dropped to the ground in front of my feet. No one could blame a man for seeking escape from a stale apartment in this heat.

“Seen anybody else out here?”

“Should I be on the lookout for someone?”

“Got some folks wandered off from the nursing home again. Nothing to worry about. Call us if you see anything.”

“You might check the park. That’s where they found ol’ Billy.” I smiled and tipped my imaginary hat and watched the patrol car creep back down Magnolia Avenue. Once it cleared the square, I ducked past ...

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