Matthew Milliken

The Fall

Autumn and Josh conducted their Saturday ritual of shopping at the home and garden store. They made the trip through the country, past the farms and vineyards to the big lot of supermarkets and department stores. Josh had been gardening since their son Kyle had gone to prison. It was Josh’s coping skill, a healthy hobby suggested by their counselor. “Something that will help manage the grief and stress this ordeal has brought upon your family. Something to remind you of the many things in life that are very good.”