Time for another installment of Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. 100 words or so based on the image below. Click on the froggy link (after this piece) and come join us!
He Was Her Hero
Ellen hurried about their home cleaning and organizing. She was preparing the place for the first time her parents would be visiting.
Even though there were major imperfections that could not be hidden, her husband, Ned, didn’t mind helping her clean and organize and attempt to perfect their environment.
It was best to try to smooth some things over, he thought. Ned loved Ellen more than any woman had a right to be loved.
“Do you think they’ll notice that there isn’t a porch?” Ellen asked.
“Nah”, Ned replied. “Who’d notice such a thing?”
“Thank you, Ned.”
“You’re welcome, sweetie.”
Ellespeth
photo prompt © Lauren Moscato
Views From A Poet 
Dear Ellespeth,
I hope no one decides to go sit on the porch. Sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I like Ned’s guiding principle: ‘It’s best to try to smooth some things over’. He’s a good man. This is an endearing set of characters, and a lovely story of young marriage. Well told.
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Is this comedy or tragedy? Either way, I liked it.
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I certainly hope it turns out to be a comedy Glad you liked it and thanks for your comment, mick.
Ellespeth
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Nice story. Ned was a sweetheart.
😃
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Thanks, Susan A tribute to the piece of Ned in all of us.
Ellespeth
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Dear Ellespeth,
Your tale is the perfect embodiment of the old adage…’Love is Blind’. Loved it.
Aloha,
Doug
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Love may be blind, but parents aren’t….
we’ll have to wait and see how this one turns out.
Randy
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Now that’s funny, Randy! That’s exactly what Ellen believes, too. Maybe Ned will be able to show her not to care about missing porches and what others think.
Thanks for the laugh.
Ellespeth
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You’re welcome for the laugh.
Just be careful on the porch… 😉
Randy
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If only the world were blind. Thanks for passing by, Doug.
Ellespeth
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I take umbrage with Ned’s remarks. “Loved her more than she had a right to be loved” Every woman (and man) has a right to be loved more. 🙂
Tracey
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Maybe Ned loves Ellen too much for her own good – and some days that’s such a gift. In this instance, I don’t think that ‘more’ can be a right.
Thanks for reading this piece and for your insight.
Ellespeth
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Sweet story. How nice that Ned would do anything for her.
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On this particular day, anyway, Ned is determined to make the porch a non-issue. He probably would do anything for Ellen, though. I’ve modeled him after someone near and dear to me.
Ellespeth
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I think it’s great to be able to model a character after someone you know. I haven’t yet done that with my flash fiction but I have with stories I’ve written for children.
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Could Ned not really want them to come visit? LOL! Great story!
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Ned probably wants them to come. He certainly doesn’t want them to mention the missing porch 😛 Such a funny photo this week.
Ellespeth
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Yes, it was a very different photo prompt.
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This made me laugh! Who wouldn’t notice there isn’t a porch – and staris?
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Maybe Ellen’s parents won’t say they notice. Mine certainly would have!
There seemed no way out of being silly this week. Glad the story brought a laugh.
Ellespeth
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A nice little story, Ellespeth. These two love birds are so sweet. I’m sure her parents won’t notice the lack of a porch, although they could find getting to the front door a little problematic. But I’m sure they’ll not mind using the back door – if there is one! 🙂
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That would certainly make Ellen happy. Hopefully Ned will ask them not to mention the porch issue 😛
Glad you liked this piece, Millie. I appreciate your comment.
Ellespeth
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Awww…I love the love!
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S’Wonderful, eh?
Ellespeth
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Perfect place for a water slide. Though the landing might be an issue.
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Hahaha! I can tell you’ve spent some time in Florida.
Ellespeth
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Just hope they don’t decide to go out and sit on the non-existent porch. Great take on the prompt Ellespeth.
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I’ll depend on Ned to make sure that doesn’t happen. Thanks for passing by to read and comment, Sandra.
Ellespeth
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Good story, Ellespeth. I just hope there’s another way in, and that visible door is firmly sealed for now. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’m not sure how people will get into the place. Maybe there’s a back door. Glad you liked this piece. Thanks for reading and commenting, Suzanne.
Ellespeth
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They might notice there aren’t any stairs, though! Nice story 🙂
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I’m thinking of the poor dog in your story this week 😛 May I borrow your sign?
Ellespeth
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Doggie is fine! Feel free with the sign 🙂
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