Charlie's Coming Home - Original Writing

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Charlie's Coming Home - Original Writing It was a warm summer's day and Charlie had just been released from prison after serving a 3-year sentence for arson. His best friend Larry was waiting for him. He was taking Charlie to his house so he could make a start on sorting out his life. Charlie wanted to find a job and a new house. The first thing he wanted to do was go and get his car. It was a Honda S2000; it was red and had all extras. After he'd dropped his bag at Larry's he went to the job centre to see if there were any jobs going. He spotted one working in a restaurant; they were looking for someone to wash dishes. Charlie thought that would do until he could find something better. He knew he would have to tell the owners that he'd just come out of prison, but he hoped they would give him a chance. He went into the job centre and enquired about the vacancy at the restaurant. The assistant knew the owner Mr Brewer. He rang him and arranged an interview for the following day for 3.00 PM. Charlie then went to the garage where his car was stored. Larry had been taking care of it for him by turning over the engine everyday. It started first go. Then Larry arrived to take him to his house. They went inside and Larry made the tea. They watched TV for a while then sleep got the better of Charlie so he said to Larry " I'm going for an early night" Larry replied " Ok mate". As Charlie lay on the bed he thought I hope I get that job tomorrow. Tomorrow would be the start of a new life for Charlie and time to leave the past behind and maybe one day Larry would own up to starting the fire that destroyed Charlie's house. They had been friends since they were 3 years old. They had grown up living next door to each other. That was why Charlie had taken the rap for Larry as he thought of him

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