Fiction Issue Runner–Up: "The Birth of Something"
(02/24/11 9:30am)
Maria rolled over to look at the back of Fredrick’s head. It had been silent for twenty minutes, but Maria knew he was still awake. “I started feeling nauseous again.” She held the covers tight in her hands. “It’s been like this for two weeks now. I didn’t want to bother you but I can hardly eat.” Fredrick listened but did not move.
