great story

Short, sweet and succinct. Jeff's life flashes before his eyes as he waits to hear from his sons, out in the field on Christmas Day. Will they be back to open their gifts, eat their festive meal?

'He deflated, thumping down hard, chair barely catching him.

His breath was ragged, chest heaving, tears pricking the backs of his eyes.

His heart would not be breaking this Christmas Day.'

And thankfully, neither will ours!

This is a heart stopping short story with bite. Merry Christmas, Chris, and all the best for 2012.