The Master's Child
In the kitchen, safely out of earshot, I lean over the sink and throw my guts up.
At length, head banging, I've nothing left to puke with; so, running water around the basin, I fill a glass, rinsing my mouth, spitting out the foul taste. And then another, this time gulping it down. Then, soaking a paper towel, I wipe over my face; hot skin and cold, stinking sweat.
Leaning forward, I rest my hands on the counter for a few moments while I gather myself, then straightening up, turn and...
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