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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
FINAL CURTAIN CALL
“Sunrise, Sunset…” Will sang as he combed his thinning white hair, grinning at his reflection. “One season following…”
A sudden wave of exhaustion and chest pain whelmed him. Breathless, he sank into a chair, closing his eyes.
“Willie, you’ll be late for Hebrew school.”
“Let me rest a moment, Mama.” He opened his eyes and glanced at his watch. “Oy! I will be late for the show.” He kissed her faded photograph. “See you soon.”
Later costar Carol Spinney, wearing his Big Bird feet, wrapped his arm around Will. “I love you, Mr. Looper.”
Will returned the hug. “Hooper! Hooper!”