They were right in the middle of their holiday feast, and the whole family gathered around.
"Hey, kid, you here for a trim?"
Watching their cozy family scene, a twinge of jealousy hit me, and I softened my voice.
"Yeah, buzz it all off, please."
The barber hesitated, but eventually, he got to work and shaved my head.
Walking out, I rubbed my bald scalp.
It was chillingly cold...
Just like that, I called up some pals who were free to hang out.
Going home was out of the question—if my uncle caught wind, it'd spark another battle royale.
We caught a comedy flick, something to lighten the mood.
Coming out of the cinema, trouble found us.
A car was swerving down the road, nearly clipping us.
My eyes aren't the best at night, but that car looked awfully familiar.
It resembled the one my aunt Susan bought for Jack.
Seconds later, it was gone.
I let it go, booked a motel room, and picked up some barbecue.
That's how I spent the night chilling with friends.
I slept like a rock, only to wake up to explosive news.
Jack had died in a car accident.