"Hello, welcome back to KNCI Sacramento news. You'll want to stay inside today. If you leave the home today, you'll want to wear a mask. There is a terrible virus going around. Overnight, this virus has spread from Ontario, Canada all the way to Florida and Georgia. This sickness is the by-product of a science experiment, so it is not natural. If you end up getting this virus, report immediately to the hospital. If you or a lov -" I turned off the TV. Bullshit. Probably just the flu or something.
"Hey, Allen?"
"Yeah?" I asked, still facing the TV. What was he gonna say? "What, Eric?"
"Maybe we should've kept watching, bro," said Eric.
"It's just the flu, man, it's bullshit. No need to worry." I turned to look at him.
"I never got my flu shot, though," came his reply.
"I never got a flu shot in my life, and just look at me now." I smirked and struck a pose, and Eric laughed. "Not bad, eh?" We both laugh this time.
"Yeah, not bad. Back to reality, though. We should probably worry about this more," said Eric.
"Yeah, right. You already worry too much," is the reply I give him.
"This is serious, bro. Ontario to Florida overnight? It's spreading fast, bro."
"Shut up." I said.
"Bro, this is seri-"
"I just told you to shut up, right?" I cracked open a beer. "This is my house, and these are my rules. As long as you are in my house, you live by my rules." I was starting to get impatient with him. "If you don't like my rules, you can get your ass out of my house and catch that goddamned virus," I threatened him. Even though it was just the flu. I decided to play up the moment. "So, you best keep your mouth closed about this fucking 'virus,' if you don't want to catch it." Eric was furious now.
"Fuck you," he said, and walked out the front door and slammed it.