Dead Man Talking

Pat had been best friends with Joe Murphy since they were kids, but they had a fight years ago and haven't spoken since. On the day before Joe's funeral, they meet again.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Pat and Joe Murphy had been best friends since they were kids, but years ago they had a massive fight that caused them to stop speaking. The two men hadn't spoken to each other since then until the day before Joe's funeral.

On the day before his funeral, Joe would be dead, wouldn't he? It was a strange thought that crossed Pat's mind as he sat alone in his living room, reminiscing about their friendship. They had been through so much together, from childhood adventures to adulthood struggles. But now, as Joe lay in his coffin, it seemed like their time together was coming to an end.

Pat couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and regret. He had always thought that their friendship was strong enough to withstand any obstacle, but he had been wrong. The fight they had had years ago had been too much to overcome, and their words had hurt each other deeply.

As he sat there, lost in thought, Pat heard a knock on the door. He got up to answer it, and was surprised to see Joe standing there, looking as alive as ever.

"Joe, what are you doing here?" Pat asked, his voice filled with surprise and confusion.

Joe smiled at him, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I came to say goodbye," he said. "I know we haven't spoken in a long time, but I wanted to make sure you knew how much I cared about you."

Pat was taken aback. He had never expected to see Joe again, let alone hear him say those words. He felt a rush of emotions wash over him, and he couldn't help but smile back.

"I care about you too, Joe," he said. "I never meant to hurt you. I'm sorry for what happened years ago."

Joe nodded, his expression serious. "I know," he said. "And I'm sorry too. We both made mistakes that we can't take back, but we can still make the most of the time we have left."

The two men stood there for a moment, lost in thought. Then Joe reached out and hugged Pat tightly. It was a heartfelt embrace, filled with the love and friendship that had been missing for so long.

As they parted ways, Pat couldn't help but feel a sense of hope. Maybe their friendship was stronger than he had thought, and maybe they could find a way to make amends for the past. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he was willing to try.

As he walked back to his living room, Pat couldn't stop thinking about Joe and their friendship. He realized that even though their time together was limited, it was still precious. He knew that he would never forget the lessons he had learned from Joe, and he hoped that one day they would be able to reconcile and continue their journey together.

In the end, Joe's funeral was a beautiful celebration of his life. Pat was there, along with many of their old friends and family members. As they stood together, remembering Joe's laughter and his kindness, Pat felt a sense of peace and closure. He knew that even though their friendship had been tested, it was still strong enough to survive.

Years later, as Pat looked back on his life, he realized that the day before Joe's funeral was a turning point. It was the day that he learned the importance of forgiveness and the power of second chances. He knew that even though life was unpredictable and sometimes painful, there was always hope for reconciliation and growth.

And so, as he sat alone in his living room, reminiscing about his friendship with Joe Murphy, Pat felt a sense of gratitude for the lessons he had learned and the memories he had made. He knew that even though their time together was limited, it had been a gift that he would cherish forever.

Weight: 86g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529913637