5 stories
Plymouth Passion
Navy wife Cynthia has been alone for six months while her husband's deployed. When young sailor David delivers news from the ship, she invites him in for comfort—and gives him some in return.
My Brother's Wife in Birmingham
His brother went back to Somalia for business and left his wife in Birmingham. She's lonely. He's supposed to check on her. The checking becomes something else when he finds her crying in the kitchen at midnight.
After He Left
His best friend moved across the country. Her house is quiet now—too quiet. When he stops by to check on her, he finds a woman starving for company. For connection. For touch.
Son's Wife
His son travels constantly. His daughter-in-law is lonely. He's been widowed for years. Some lines shouldn't be crossed — but they cross anyway.
Mama ya Binamu
Staying with his cousin's family for work. The cousin leaves for school every morning. His thick mother stays home. She's been lonely since the divorce. She stops being lonely when he arrives.