A Traditional Family Easter (part 4 by Margaret Ullrich)

Continued from part 3


    After forty days of fasting and scrubbing, Demi and Rita were lean, clean, Easter tradition machines.  Filled with the holiday spirit, they glared at each other.

    “What the hell is that?”  Aunt Demi spat.

    “It’s a dove, a symbol of peace, you idiot,” Aunt Rita shot back.  

    “It’s Easter.  We don’t need a damn dove.”

    “Throw that fish back in the sea.