The Darlings Came Back

"Kill your darlings," they said.

I did. Chapter 4, chapter 7, chapter 12. Three beautiful sentences, gone.

They came back in chapter 15. Together. With demands.

"We want healthcare," said the first.

"And a pension," said the second.

"Also, you misspelled 'occurred' on page 89," said the third.

I gave them their own chapter. It's the best one now.