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Rated: E · Short Story · Contest Entry · #1419439
This is an entry into the Dialogue 500 contest
"Honey, we have to go. We are going to be late...again."
"Don't you sass me old man! I have to do a lot more work than you to get ready. All you do is put on your trousers then consider yourself completely dressed."
"I'm just saying, Pumpkin. We don't want to get there after it closes."
"I'm just about ready. I am sure you don't want me going out in public without my face on."
"You're always beautiful to me."
"Well, how do I look?"
"Puddin, you look as pretty as the day we first met fifty years ago."
"Oh you devil."
"Let me get that door for you."
"Why thank you, Wilbur."
"This is going to be a fast trip, Tulip. This time of year it gets dark early. You know how I hate to drive after dark."
"I know dear. Things aren't like they use to be. Traffic is still a mess well after the sun is down. I think it's those out of control youngsters. There was a time when families sat together by the radio. They did things together. Not like today."
"Say, did you remember to bring the masks? I still think a paper bag with some air holes would be just as effective."
"Yes, I have them. And no paper bag masks! Slow down. That is Thelma over there, coming out of the market. I just want to wave quickly. We don't have to stop."
"Is she seeing old man Fisher? It seems like he said something about that last week down at Jimbo's Barber Shop."
"That's right. She can't stop talking about it. By the way, old man Fisher is probably ten years younger than you."
"Maybe so, but at least I still find the energy to get up off of my rear end to go out and do something. He can barely walk to the curb without using a walker."
"Yes Wilbur, we are both lucky to have our health. It keeps us from being a burden on the kids."
"What time do you have? It closes at six sharp on Fridays. If we're late, we're going to have to come back another time."
"It's five to six now. We will be fine. By the way, did you bring the motivator?"
"Of course I did, Sugar Cube. It's in the back seat. There is a space right out front."
"Perfect! Let's get these things on before we get out of the car."
"I really like what they have done with this area. Here, let me help you with that, my little meat pie."
"Sir, we are closing now. Hey! What's with the masks?"
"Correct! You are closing now but first I need to make a small withdrawal."
"He needs some motivating, honey."
"You're the boss, Dumpling. ALRIGHT EVERYONE, THIS HERE IS A REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN AND IT WILL BLOW YOUR HEADS CLEAN OFF. EVERYONE GET DOWN ON THE FLOOR. YOU BEHIND THE COUNTER, I ASSUME YOU KNOW THE DRILL."




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