Ten Buck Chuck
Ten Buck Chuck by Magnus Skallagrimsson “I knew you’d be here.” Dietrich’s mom sat down with him, crossing her legs on the dry part of the front landing. She never quite understood what drew her son to this particular spot when he was upset. Maybe it was the view? Heavy rains were giving way to clear skies, and the Sun made everything glitter. A rainbow stood out against the dark skies still clinging to Burke Mountain. Dietrich looked up and over at his Mum then parked the bottom half of his face into his tucked-up knees. He tensed up tight. She said nothing for a while, just looking out at the same scene as her son. After a few minutes she spoke. “You have to come back in sooner or later.” “Mm.” "Well, I am not serving you supper out here. And you can’t use the garden for a bathroom.” “Mom…” “Ok what upset you most?” She waited for a response but watched Dietrich tuck himself tighter into a ball. She reached out a hand and rubbed her son on his shoulder. He flinched...