Dirty Pool

Gary writes some great novels, but not as well know are his short story gems.  Dirty Pool is a realistic and compelling story of the power of friends, the need for communication and trust in a relationship.  It has a happy and feel good ending.  This story can be read as a great way to just feel better, or as a sampler of @Headstall's stories and awesome skills as a writer.  I highly recommend this story, as well as others by Headstall.

I think I was right about the title could have been NO EXIT The dialogue was Gary perfect and oh my God the description ! So much Gary Magic!

When I first read this story I didn’t know what the term ‘Dirty Pool’ meant. I had to rely on google and the urban dictionary. After that, I understood the title a lot better.

What the friends do for the couple is sweet in a way but also a bit daring. I could have so easily backfired on them.

In this case, it is the right thing. Again, like others of Gary’s story, this highlights the importance of communication within relationships. If you don’t talk about what is going wrong, then it can’t be fixed.

Another intriguing read from a great author.