The Visit

By Janine R. Pestel

A mother receives an unexpected visit from her Marine Corps son. She had not expected him back yet from his deployment in Afghanistan. Could he really be here, talking with her, and having coffee with her?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Janine R. Pestel
• Release date: Jun 13, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386986669

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The Visit

Janine R. Pestel

Published by Janine R. Pestel, 2017.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

THE VISIT

First edition. June 13, 2017.

Copyright © 2017 Janine R. Pestel.

ISBN: 978-1386986669

Written by Janine R. Pestel.

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The Visit

As her eyes opened , Joan was startled to see a man standing next to her bed. She quickly moved away and stared at him for just a moment, unable to speak. He was a young man. Tall and dressed in US Marine Corps dress blues. He was looking at her and smiling. Suddenly, she realized it was her oldest son Allan, a Marine who, she thought, was deployed in Afghanistan.

AJ...is that you? her lips quivered with excitement. She brushed her now slightly greying hair to the side.

Yeah, Ma...it’s me. Allan said. The young Marine had a broad smile that showed his