An Old Problem – Chapter Fourteen

An Old Problem – Chapter Fourteen The crowds had gathered outside the house as I returned victorious from the Honours Ceremony carrying the ‘Best Ever’ golden award for all to admire. The streets had been lined with a cheering throng as I carried the glorious statuette in the open-topped limo. More applause and whistles grew … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Thirteen

An Old Problem – Chapter Thirteen As dad predicted the weather changed just as we put the finishing touches to the garden. Mum was happy the rain would help bed in her latest crop, dad moaned about his back, whilst I was glad to finish the lawn, which looked pretty neat. Jenny, who’d managed to … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Twelve

An Old Problem – Chapter Twelve I don’t know who was surprised more by this sudden and copious expulsion. Of course, it had been accompanied by an almost silent wet fart but mum knew immediately what had happened. “Oh sweetie… this can’t be good.” She hugged me tightly and another splurge was forced from my … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Eleven

An Old Problem – Chapter Eleven Dr Laura Ames continued like we’d known each other for ever. She was friendly but strangely I still felt like the nervous seven year-old I’d been the last time I saw her. We talked briefly about that time and what I’d been doing but of course she mainly wanted … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Ten

An Old Problem – Chapter Ten Checking out time was 11.00 and after a very nice cooked breakfast we were on our way home by 10.45. Of course I’d woken up absolutely saturated so after a ‘shit and shower’ mum slipped me into a fresh disposable plus those very ‘robust’ rubber pants and I was … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Nine

An Old Problem – Chapter Nine As we entered the hotel mum collected a package from reception. The same girl was there and she looked over and smiled. Well, I wasn’t sure if it was a smile or a smirk but then I remembered she’d seen the pack of Abenas as we booked in, perhaps … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Eight

An Old Problem – Chapter Eight “C’mon sweetheart breakfast is being served in the garden… and it’s such a beautiful morning I don’t want to miss any of it.” Mum had just nudged me awake and I was barely conscious as she raved on about what we might do for the rest of the day. … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Seven

An Old Problem – Chapter Seven The hotel was set in quite a pretty area and had a sign that proudly proclaimed ‘200yds to the Beach’ down an unmade road. The coast could quite easily be seen from where we stood at the car park so was hopeful my room would have a nice sea … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Six

An Old Problem – Chapter Six I watched the new comedian and thought he was very funny. A young guy from Scotland, gay and whose accent took some getting used to but his observations were spot on. However, by 10.30 I could feel my early morning catching up and decided bed was probably the best … Read more

An Old Problem – Chapter Five

An Old Problem – Chapter Five Mum and dad had both joined us out in the garden, the warm evening air enticing us away from the TV and promoting family time. “Was a salad OK for everyone?” Mum queried. “No probs.” Jenny “Just fine love.” Dad “I had a slice of garlic bread with mine … Read more