The Dead Don't Pay (Fiction)

David Bassano's (very) short story is a testament of how much you can accomplish in under 400 words.

By David Bassano,

Juan patiently listened to the doctor explain the next procedure Catalina required but did not ask about the deductible. The doctor then reviewed the various medications Juan and Catalina were taking and why and how he was changing them. Juan thanked the doctor very politely and he…