Launch Day
A flash fiction wrong turn
“Launch is scheduled for an hour from now. We’ve got the best seats on the planet.”
Karen gave her husband Bill a look of reproach. “We’re too far away,” she said.
Bill set up the folding chairs and helped her into one. “Nonsense. We have a clear view across the water. Besides, any closer and we’d be in the restricted area. You don’t want to be too…