The Unexpected Attack from a Friend
After October 7th, how you define a Friend is a whole new question
The news from Israel was grim. Alan Sokol was glued to his television screen in disbelief. Hamas had launched the worst Terrorist attack in Israel’s young history. The atrocities they had carried out were a Nazi’s dream. They decapitated babies, raped women, shot and killed people murdering whoever they saw and then they took hostages. They were on a blood lust mission to kill and damage Jews.
While committing crimes against humanity the Terrorists laughed and celebrated their barbarism. Alan couldn’t believe that he was living in 2024, it was as if the world had gone back to medieval times or at the very least the times of the Nazis.
That night he was scheduled to go to dinner with his friend Penelope (Penny) Hardwick. He called her and she answered on the second ring ‘’Hi Al, I confirmed our reservation at Zero’s. I booked a billiards table and everything is set.’’ Alan felt as much like going out as having teeth pulled. ‘’Penny, have you seen what’s happening in Israel. I have to cancel tonight, I’m really sorry, but I just don’t have the strength. I am completely numb and in shock.’’ There was a long pause. ‘’Uh, Okay. I’m kind of disappointed, I was looking forward to getting together, but I guess I understand. I don’t quite get why you think not going out is…
