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The Takeoff and Landing of Everything

“I hate goodbyes. They always seem so… permanent.”

“Then don’t say it. There are other words. How about “see you later,” or, I know, “Au revoir,” it literally means “to the seeing again,” did you know that?”

Maria sighed at Tim. She had a love/hate relationship with that brain of his.

Their time together had been brief, but oh so full of love and laughter. Long summer evenings on the beach – huddled around an iPad, working their way through one of those 100 greatest movies lists.

Maria took a deep breath and kissed his cheek.

“Hasta la vista, baby.”

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Friday Fictioneers

Written as part of Friday Fictioneers, hosted as ever by Rochelle. Check out this week’s stories at the link here.
Thanks to Liz Young for the photo this week.

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18 responses to “The Takeoff and Landing of Everything”

  1. neilmacdon

    She has a wry sense of humour

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  2. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. Binks,

    Parting is such sweet sorrow. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Thank you. I enjoyed creating this one a lot. The process of writing, editing, recording, editing and publishing in 30 minutes makes me happy. I just wish I could transition that passion to everything else I do!

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  3. Tannille

    “Hasta la vista, baby.” — I heard that in Arnie’s voice! 😀

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    1. MrBinks

      Bingo!

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  4. James McEwan

    this awarded good byes, does she really mean it?

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  5. Keith’s Ramblings

    Departing, yet leaving the door ajar! Nice one..

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  6. granonine

    This one really rings true. Lovely take on the prompt.

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  7. msjadeli

    Great last line and I don’t think he’ll be seeing her again.

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  8. athling2001

    It is hard to say goodbye. She seems to have found a good way.

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  9. Alicia Jamtaas

    She came up with the perfect solution.

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  10. Rowena

    Those dreaded airport scenes! I’ve never been good at saying goodbye and couching it in other words hasn’t helps. Touching story though.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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  11. Bear

    Parting is such sweet sorrow… then, again… sometimes its just sweet. Love this one.

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  12. Dawn M. Miller

    The prefect goodbye.

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  13. GHLearner

    A perfect last line.

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  14. poetisatinta

    Is that the last he will see of her…perhaps not 😊

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  15. Elizabeth Young

    I like ‘hasta luego’ – ‘See you later’ in Spanish.

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  16. plaridel

    i suppose it wasn’t the last goodbye. she couldn’t get enough of his silliness. she’d come back to him again and again. 🙂

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