Lifeless Love

“Hey Seamus, it’s Minnie... again. Today has been one of the worst days of my life. First, I found out that my hours at work are being cut, I may not have enough money to pay for rent. Then, my cat Mickey snuck out the door when I was going to get the mail and ran right into oncoming traffic. Luckily he was able to avoid becoming roadkill, but I have absolutely no idea where he is; I’m thinking of putting up posters around town and hoping someone finds him. Today wasn’t entirely bad though, I watched Bambi for the millionth time today, and I only cried twice - that’s a new record! But, I didn’t come here to tell you about the latest Disney movie I watched. Today is a very special day, Seamus, it’s our six month anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been six months since... well, you know. Well, it’s getting dark so I’m going to head out. I’m looking forward to all of the adventures that we’ll have together, and I can’t wait until the day we can see each other again. I love you, Seamus, and I always will…” 

Minnie Morris is in her mid-sixties. Minnie Morris is a line cook at a Mexican restaurant. Minnie Morris is obsessed with Disney movies and never goes a day without watching one. Minnie Morris is single and ready to mingle.

 Minnie Morris is in love with Seamus Smith. Seamus Smith was in his late thirties. Seamus Smith was a chiropractor. Seamus Smith was obsessed with hiking, often seen around a variety of mountains in the summer months. Seamus Smith was happily married with three children. Seamus Smith was not in love with Minnie Morris.

 Minnie Morris was diagnosed with chronic back pain. Minnie Morris was referred to Seamus Smith’s office. Minnie Morris was made speechless by how attractive he was. Minnie Morris was faking some of her pain so she could see Seamus Smith more. Minnie was in love with Seamus Smith. 

Seamus Smith had no idea that Minnie Morris was so obsessed with him. Seamus Smith had no idea that Minnie Morris was faking some of her pain. Seamus Smith had no idea that Minnie Morris wanted him to leave his wife. Seamus Smith didn’t know that Minnie Morris was a psychopath. Seamus Smith was not in love with Minnie Morris. 

Minnie Morris ran out of money to pay for Seamus Smith’s treatment. Minnie Morris ran out of vacation days at her job. Minnie Morris ran out of excuses for missing work. Minnie Morris ran to her car to follow Seamus Smith home one day after his office closed. Minnie Morris is in love with Seamus Smith. 

Seamus Smith didn’t realize that somebody was following him home. Seamus Smith didn’t realize that Minnie Morris was psychologically ill. Seamus Smith didn’t realize that nails were placed on one of his tires. Seamus Smith didn’t realize that Minnie Morris had a knife in her passenger seat. Seamus Smith was not in love with Minnie Morris. 

She visits him every other day but never has to knock. She brings him flowers in the spring, but they always die after a week or two. She talks to him about Disney movies for hours, but he never responds. She would stay through the night, but she is scared of the dark. 

No one finds out she was the one who killed Seamus Smith.