Flash 55s are fun fiction pieces in exactly 55 words. To join in the fun (and it is fun), visit Mr. Knowitall. This week's is called Playing Possum:He sat. I paced. She scolded.
“You shot a possum at point-blank range in the garage?” she said, not knowing yet that I had encouraged the pursuit. 
“It seemed like a good idea,” our 14-year-old shrugged.
“To both of us,” I said, taking the hose and shovel from her hands, “You didn’t see his teeth.”
