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Write An Alternate Ending To Maggie Thomas

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Maggie knelt down to pick up her youngest child, Betty, from her crib where she had been laying. When she looked into Betty’s eyes it brought back memories of her John Thomas. A bang in the hallway shook Maggie from her daydream. She scooped up Betty and marched out the door into the hall. She smiled to herself as she watched John Thomas walk through the door carrying Roy and William in his arms. The boys resembled their father in many ways. Roy had John’s brown eyes and midnight black hair. William had his father’s stocky figure and crooked smile. Betty was different because she had Maggie’s small body and light skin. John put the boys down and walked over to Maggie as he flashed his crooked smile said, “Mornin’ beautiful. How’s …show more content…

Just as he got through the door the phone rang. Maggie was startled,she laid Betty back down and walked to the phone. She answered, “Hello, this is Maggie Thomas how may I help you?” She could hear the soft breathing on the other end but no words. She asked again, confused. “Hello? Hello? Who is this?” Again, she did not get an answer. She was getting angry, so she commanded, “Look, I don’t have time for any of your games. Hel-” She was interrupted by a soft voice she did not recognize. The voice said, “Maggie? Is that you?” Suddenly Maggie knew exactly who it was. She replied, “Dee. I told you to stay away.” Angered, she slammed the phone …show more content…

Thomas.” Later that day as Maggie and the children walked home, Maggie heard a sudden noise behind her. It was a quiet, low hum of an engine. She turned and looked back down the gravel road, but saw nothing. Confused, she turned back around and said softly to the children, “Roy, William, come over here by me.” Roy and William could hear the confusion in Maggie’s voice and ran to her side. Maggie held onto Betty and kept the boys by her side as she watched the hill behind. The noise started getting louder and louder. Then suddenly a bizarre black BMW came speeding down the road sending up rocks, dirt, and dust. Maggie coughed as she took in the dust. The car slowed as it got closer. Then stopped beside Maggie and the children. The window rolled down and Maggie shouted, “Mama? What are you doing driving a thing like this?” Maggie couldn’t help but laugh as the children jumped up and down next to her. Roy beamed, “Gram, where did you get this car?” Mama laughed as she replied, “Well, son I bought it. I thought I could use something to get around in and visit my grandchildren in. Now enough questions, get in!” The children smiled and jumped into the

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