All or Nothing a serial by Kit Tunstall

A broken relationship leads to a tragedy and an unexpected gift. How will the recipient accept it?

The Morning After - Malachi blinked his eyes as the sun peeked through the improperly closed blinds. Judging by the quality of light, it must still be early. He had plenty of time to finish packing and make it to the airport. If Kelly hadn't stopped by last night, he would have been ready to go this morning.

A Series of Messages - He exited the airport and slipped into one of the cabs lining the curb at LAX. After giving the driver his address, he leaned back in the seat, struggling to keep his thoughts from where they wanted to wander.

Conclusion - The driver took him to a suburb several minutes outside the city. Malachi leaned forward on the edge of the seat as they turned down Willowcreek Drive. The street was lined with two and three-story homes. They were all of similar design, with the only variations as landscaping and paint choices. Most homes had a minivan parked in the drive, and a swing set visible from the backyards. Obviously a middle-class family community.