And one Don can’t refuse.

Today’s random word is closely.

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This story was published in Medium’s Fiction shorts. The prompt was to use the word “closely” and to begin with the sentence “They were meant to be forgotten.”

The Washington Monument

Sunrise

Joe: “They were meant to be forgotten — even Washington and Lincoln. Mr. President, thank you for meeting me. We didn’t shake hands last week. Let’s remedy that now.”

Don: “You’ve got a firm grip, Joe. My people can’t ever know about this meeting.”

Joe: “Don, look closely at me. I’m old and tired; I can’t do this anymore. I will soon be forgotten. Just like them, and so will you.

Don: “What do you want from me?”

Joe: “I’ll pardon you for everything. You’ll drop out. I’ll do the same.”

Don: “It’s a deal, Mr. President.”