Exceptional An honest boy The Cafeteria Caper by Janet Foor Flash Fiction contest entry

“Jimmy‘s in big trouble,” the school secretary said. “I’ll be right there," Marion responded as she dashed out the door and drove to the school. It was like high noon in the hallway when Marion arrived.  Mrs. Walden on one side, hands on her hips and glowering at young Jimmy. On the other side was Jimmy, hands stuffed in his pockets staring at the floor until he spied his mom. “I didn’t do it,” he called to her. “Yes, he did, and you had better fess up young man.  Your son was caught throwing carrots in the cafeteria.” “I was not, Mom,” Jimmy protested adamantly.  "You were seen throwing them James and you will be punished."  Marion, knowing her son and his need for everything to be exact, finally said, “Ok, Jimmy, if you didn’t throw carrots, what did you throw?”  Calmly Jimmy responded, “It was green beans”.   Recognized Author Notes I had such a son. He was not willing to be punished for something other than what he actually did do. :))))

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