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Another cigarette caught the flame from his lighter as he took a long drag. The fire in his lungs was a sharp contrast to the coolness in his eyes, steel gray that they were, which coincidentally matched the overcast clouds above. The silver skies reflected off the large pond ahead of him and created a mirror of sunless gloom over the park. He puffed smoke out of the window of the car. A father walked right into it as he led his young daughter by the hand. The bread bag she carried for duck food swung wildly as her little legs tried to run...
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I wanted to drop the basket of goodies into a trash bin. But that might be noticeable. Especially at a hospital, which would seem to make the gesture all the more heinous, when such a kind gift could bring a much-needed smile to any number of people here. I decided to hold onto it, even though it felt heavier as the moments passed. I did, however, make a thin slice of an opening which allowed me to extract and indulge in some sweet treats. And why not? I was hungry and needed something to do. After being involuntarily volunteered to deliver ...
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