Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Wow Wendy, what a great entry for the contest. Wouldn't that be a shock? One has to wonder why he never came back home. Great job gal. Good luck in the contest.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you very much Tom. That?s a great review.
Wendy

Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a terrific entry in this flash fiction contest Wendy. You get very few that match the quality of this "maritime" themed post my friend, you won't need much luck with this gem, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you Roy. That?s a wonderful review and compliment. Greatly appreciated!
Wendy

reply by royowen on 27-Mar-2023

Welcome

Comment from Faith Williams

Excellent

Oh, Wendy, that little piece of flash made me chuckle. I certainly didn't see that ending coming.

A couple suggestions to consider:
When one person is interrupted or cut off by another, usually one use -- as opposed to ... For example, "John, meet--"

Also, exclamation points should be used sparingly, and there are quite a few for a piece so short. Maybe put a question mark after 'Really?' Maybe cut out one or two?

Great job with the story. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you very much, Faith, for your review, helpful suggestions and good wishes. All are valued.
Wendy

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

What a great story for the contest. I would say that there were several surprised people during this meeting. You sure leave us in suspense, as to what might happen next - quite a mess to untangle.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you Anne. Yes, imagine the looks on their faces. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy

reply by Anne Johnston on 27-Mar-2023

You are welcome, Wendy

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Yikes. That's some turn of events. I'd hate to be John right about now (that John, not me, I'm safe).

Nicely composed, Wendy. I see this as a contender in the contest.
Best of luck.
John

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you John. He might be best to withdraw into his dementia right about now! Lol.
Wendy

reply by jmdg1954 on 26-Mar-2023

Yup, continue the role play if he knows what?s best for himself. Haha.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Yikes! What are the odds of this happening! I'd like to see how they sort this out. I wonder if he deliberately disappeared from the first wife. Great twist at the end. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

One does wonder?.
Thanks so much for a super review, and for the good wishes.
Wendy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I couldn't help but laugh. They had each other's husbands. I enjoyed reading this contest entry. Thank you for sharing it with us. I love to be a fly on the wall to hear the continued conversation. (I know it's not real, but....) Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Shirley had lived her life as a widow. Now, would either of them want him? He might be best to withdraw into his dementia - or he has some explaining to do! I made up the story, yes, but I would love to have seen their faces. Lol.
Thanks for your good wishes - I am glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Good one, Wendy. Nothing like a long lost wife to jar your memory. I wonder if he disappeared on purpose. It looks like we are competitors in this contest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Ah yes. How about we come a tie?!
Thanks for reviewing. I think he?d be best to withdraw into his dementia at this point! Lol.
Wendy

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

Eeek! I don't know if I should be happy, upset, or what. This was an amazing story, though, and you told it well. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you Jessi. Glad you enjoyed it. I think the women would have mixed emotions too.
Wendy

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a clever flash fiction and just imagine that happening! Oh my goodness what a revelation that would be, I enjoyed your inventive write for the contest, I reckon this could be a winner Wendy, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you Dolly. Such lovely and encouraging words. I?ve read a few amazing ones for the contest?.
Wendy