You don’t believe me do you?
Nope. No a word.
I’m telling you I saw her standing over there by the tomatoes.
Impossible.
Why
Cause she’s been dead three years.
Your wife?
Yes.
Dead three years?
Yes, March 5th, 2012.
That was a Tuesday wasn’t it?
Yes.
Always remember Tuesdays.
Well my wife died on a Tuesday.
But I don’t remember your wife dying on a Tuesday.
Well she did.
Shame.
It was.
She was a good woman.
She was.
Made a mean turkey roast.
Never. Not my wife. You’re confusing her with somebody else.
No it was your wife all right.
Couldn’t be! She never cooked anything.
It was your wife, tall woman, red wavy hair, slim waist, alluring breasts, and the tiniest feet.
Yes she was an alluring woman.
Oh she was.
You knew her better than I thought.
Oh I did. I mean I do.
I think about her every day you know.
So do I.
Why?
She does things to me.
What from the grave?
She’s not in the grave I told you I saw her just now near the tomatoes.
I think you’re insane.
No. In love.
With my wife?
Yes have been for years.
Well that’s outrageous; she never said a word to me.
Well she wouldn’t would she.
No I expect not.
I mean it’s not the sort of thing you say to your brother.
No I guess not.
We’re going to the races on Saturday.
You sure? She’d be a bit on the nose wouldn’t she?
Oh I look past all that.
And she only had one leg.
Well its true.
And she was bandy in the other leg.
True, but love conquerors all.
Well I wish you well.
Thanks.
What time did they say they were coming?
Any minute now.
Those white coats are always punctual.
Sadly yes.
Same time next week?
Of course. Gladys is looking forward to it.
She was my wife you know.
Yes I know…was that is….
Written for: https://therattlingbones.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/tuesdays-photo-prompt-6/
Morpethroad 
Oh dearie me–is that what I have to look forward to???
Well I’m sure if it does it is many years off, bout 50 I would think.
Hahaha–I have no intentions of living that long, my friend.
Ah Dell just keep eating those preservatives…..you never know….
I should probably feel depressed about future prospects (not so distant now, either!) afer reading this, Michael. But it’s far too funny to inspire depression! Loved the dialogue and distorted memories. The mention of white coats really clinched the scene.
Hi Millie, yes if we can’t laugh about the silliness of it we may well end up depressed…..thanks for stopping by……thanks also for the follow….have a good day…..
I’ve followed you for quite a while. I clicked the follow button accidentally just now, and clicked it straight back on! I’m a real Ditz!
I thought you were a follower, but its lovely to see you stop by.
😀
I loved the dialog! Could picture myself over hearing their conversation. At least it is with a fellow human and not some imaginary vision.
DJ
Thanks Danny, yes your comment is a good one.
Had to laugh out loud. Great story and wonderful timing.
Thanks so much John, appreciate your comment…..says he giggling to himself….
*snicker*
*laughs* Oh Michael! This was brilliant! I could picture it all so well just by the dialogue… that takes amazing skill! I can see this being me some day!
Being spoken about or doing the talking?
Ha! probably both! but I can see me and an old friend having conversations like this… both of us completely out of our minds 😀
Very vivid and emotional, I loved the story and I found their dialog to make me smile, even though the undertones and setting are sad.
Brilliantly written dialogue – adds or rather, really makes the image more powerful – and ultimately, it expresses the unspoken world so many of us never really glimpse. Sad but humorous and a most excellent reading experience. 😀
Depending on what side of the ocean you live, a Tuesday can be a Monday or a Wednesday. That could make things worse!
No Tuesday is always a Tuesday is always a Tuesday, except if its a Wednesday then maybe its a Tuesday at your place…..clear enough?
Very clear, Michael. The men in the white coats- when are they due? Lol?
Any minu….oops they are at the door.
I really enjoyed reading this, Michael. The dialogue was brilliantly done and the line about the white coats tied it up perfectly. 🙂
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