Drabble: A Truer Word

by Clonesgirl

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Written for the Friday Drabble Challenge on Lifein1973 Friday 1 May 2009.  Prompt: Gene's Missus turns up at the station.

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"Phyllis, I've made up me mind and I'm leavin' the bastard for good."

"But..."

"He's got someone else.  Has for ages."

"I don't think so..."

"Well I know so.  Talks about her all the time in his sleep."

"Talks about who?"

"Some tart named..."

"Oh, here's the Guv now with DI Tyler."

"Guv, we don't have the evidence..."

"Oh, do shut up, Gladys.  We've more than enough."

"Gladys?  You're... Gladys?"

"DI Tyler actually."

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"...Phyllis?"

"It's okay, Guv.  She's gone now."

"Sam?  Get up, you big fairy."

"Is it safe?  And how did...?"

"Best not ask, Sammy boy.  Best not ask."

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