A Late Showing

A Late Showing



"Where have you been?"

"It was lunch time. I was having lunch."

"I called your phone a few times and left a text message but you didn't answer."

"Yeah, I saw it?"

"Well... Why didn't you call me back?"

"Like I said it was lunch time. I was eating my lunch."

"You knew we have to get this all done and setup for the showing at three o'clock."

"Yeah I know... It's only... umm."

"You don't even know what time it is. Do you?"

"After lunch... Since... I just had lunch."

"Yes, you did... But do you recall when you left for lunch?"

"Yes, before you called me."

"I know it was before I called you, since I was trying to get you back here. Do you know the time specifically?"

"Does it matter?"

"Yes, of course it matters. We don't have much time to get everything ready."

"Well... Why don't we get going instead of talking in circles?"

"Fine... I'm just warning you... You're testing my patience and better shape up."

"You're the boss. Did you get the room ready while I was at lunch?"

"Why would I do that?"

"So I wouldn't have to rush when I got back from lunch."

"That is your job. My job is to deal with the families in the showing room."

"Well... How much time do I have?"

"I was right. You have no clue what time it is."

"That's why I asked how much time I have?"

"You have an hour to get everything done."

"I have an hour to do the make-up and dress the body?"

"Yes. So hurry."

This may be close.

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"Hello, I'm sorry for your loss, we will be in the room to the left... over here."

"Oh...Thank you... Should we go in now?"

"We needed to get the seats all set. It should be a moment."

"Well I would like to go in a few minutes early?"

"Let me make sure everything is set-."

"It will be fine. I want to see my mother's body."

"Yes, ma'am. Follow me."

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"Where is the casket? Where is my mother?"

"I think she should be here soon... Just doing some minor touch ups on the makeup."

"Is this some sick joke?"

"No, ma'am"

"Where is she?"

"Umm... She should be here soon."

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SOON?"




"The Dialogue 500: IT'S BACK, BABY!"  18+: Stories 500 words or less, written only in dialogue. New prompt for May 2012!


Prompt: write a dialogue-only story about being late for something.


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