Even the birthday boy circled around Ryan as he told stories about his secret agent dad and world-famous paleontologist mom, who looked like Scarlett Johansson and discovered a dinosaur in their backyard, of all places!
“We’re always together,” he said, wrapping himself in a hug. “They love me so much.”
A friend dropped Ryan off at the mansion. He shared so many stories at the party, he almost expected the gates to open. Almost.
He walked the mile home.
Neither parent greeted him as he entered,
their eyes vacant,
new track-marks on their arms.
