BACKTRACK AND FLASHBACKS

CHAPTER 2

BY SHADOWGATE

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After spending 10 minutes crying in each other's arms Stan and Wendy prepare to go to the bathroom to wash their faces when Wendy notices something written on the wall of the janitor's closet.

"BILLY THOMPSON WAS HERE 1974"

Wendy says "look Stan I didn't know the school had been around this long."

Stan says "Billy Thompson was the biggest bully in South Park Elementary School in 1974."

Wendy asks "how do you know this?"

Stan says "Wendy you mean you didn't know? I thought you kept up on everything that went on at school."

Stan is giggling and he knows damn well he's toying with Wendy because she knew nothing of what happened in his virtual therapy.

Wendy says "hey Stan the 1970's ended quite a while ago how is that a current school event?"

Stan said "okay don't snap at me."

Wendy says "I'm sorry I've been under stress lately Stan."

Stan smiles and Wendy says "I love you so much Stan I mean you and Kenny saved Tweek's life."

Stan says "Kenny and I talked it over Wendy and we're not going to invite you in bed for a threesome."

Wendy giggles and says "hey Stan are you bi-curious? I mean if you and Kenny have glanced at each other in the locker room I won't get too upset."

Stan said "oh but if I looked at a girl's butt crack you get upset."

Wendy laughed and said "let's go to class."

The day went on without any drama but at 2PM Mister Garrison made it clear his agenda was the assignment on what dad did that was so embarrassing.

Mister Garrison called on Wendy and she said "I won't do it Mister Garrison. I refuse to entertain you with family skeletons."

Mister Garrison told her it was her grade and her call.

Next he called upon Stan and Wendy motioned to Stan to please take a zero on this assignment. Stan said "Wendy I'll handle this."

Mister Garrison asked "are you sure you want to go through with it Romeo?"

Mister Garrison started laughing and most of the class thought it was strange that Mister Garrison was taunting Stan.

Stan stood up in front of the class.

"Well class my dad did the unspeakable. He bought a Blockbuster store that was closing down. He bought a Blockbuster in the day and age of DVD Universe, You Tube, Netflix, and more."

Stan wipes a tear and sniffles from the humiliation bringing a delightful smile to Mister Garrison's face.

Kyle could feel tension in his shoulder and his blood pressure shooting up.

Stan went on "I don't know what my dad was thinking by buying the Blockbuster but my sister burnt the place down and we got $3500 back from the insurance company. Right now my dad is back at his job as a geologist and my mom is working at the clinic and Mister Garrison if you want to go back for plastic surgery on your dick she'll get you a discount."

The class erupted in laughter.

Mister Garrison snapped "FOCUS ON YOUR REPORT STAN!"

Stan said "well I now hang my head in shame as anyone can clearly see it's stupid in this economy and age of technology to buy a Blockbuster like my dad did. Thank you for your attention class."

Stan takes a seat.

Mister Garrison turned to Stan and said "well Stan your dad has done some stupid things in the past but this certainly takes the cake. You get a 100 for good effort."

Wendy mumbles "I give you a zero for failing as a human being."

Mister Garrison turned to Wendy and asked "I'm sorry did you say something Wendy?"

Wendy said "thank you for giving my lover boy an A Mister Garrison."

Mister Garrison gave a less than genuine smile.

Stan raised his hand and said "Mister Garrison you know you're my hero?"

Mister Garrison looks at Stan strangely.

Stan went on to say "you're my hero and I'd love it if you would help my dad make the lost money back. On Saturday night I'd love to see you and my dad on the streets of Denver wearing only bras and women's underwear both selling your bodies to queers and bi-curious men."

The whole class erupted in laughter and Craig ran out the door yelling "I HAVE TO GET TO A RESTROOM BECAUSE I'M ABOUT TO PISS MY PANTS!"

The class got so out of hand that for the final hour of class Mister Garrison could NOT continue class but he promised Stan he would discipline him the next day.

When the kids got out of school a handful would get together to see Butters.

Craig said "Stan! Wendy! Wait up!"

Stan and Wendy turn to Craig and Clyde is with Craig.

Craig says "we want to come with you to see Butters."

Clyde said "for a mother to drag her kid into class and chew him out for throwing up at school is more humiliating than a mother chewing her son out over a fucking toilet seat. Butters didn't deserve the torment he got."

Tears began flowing down Clyde's face.

Kenny walked up and said "I'm with you all as well. If Butters is suicidal I may be the only one who can stop him."

Cartman comes up and says "I'll join you all as well I mean seriously I don't want Butters to die."

Stan said "okay let's go."

Kyle said "Stan wait up."

Kyle was now on board and they all walked to Butter's house.

As they walked to Butters house Craig said "Wendy I know about your dream Stan told me about it and yes it's chilling."

Wendy turns to Stan and says "thanks a lot bozo."

Stan said "the reason I told him is because he was in it and I wanted to see if he'd help. It felt like the right thing to do Wendy."

Craig said "I've not told anyone else Wendy."

Stan added "I only told Craig and it's nothing to be ashamed of Wendy."

Wendy asked "well okay but this dream is horrifying please don't spread it around the school people will shit their pants."

Clyde and Cartman got curious.

Wendy asked "Clyde what are you staring at? Oh Cartman I bet you'd love to hear about me having a nightmare wouldn't you?"

Cartman said "well Wendy it's nothing to be ashamed of. Nightmares are like farts and we all have to face both."

The boys laughed but Wendy was not so amused.

Wendy agreed to tell everyone about her dream in detail as they walked to Butters house.

Cartman said "WHOA you mean Butters called Token that ugly N-word and blew his head clean off his body?"

Kyle asked "do you find the thought of Butters going insane and doing that to be funny Cartman?"

Cartman said "well I find it outrageous enough to laugh because it's out of character for Butters."

Kyle said "here are three points to consider. One he went through a growth spurt and beat the crap out of Scott for having diabetes. Two look at what Mister Garrison did to him and then his parents beat him, grounded him, smashed his X-Box and imagine being publicly humiliated for throwing up in front of your whole class! It's embarrassing enough to throw up in public but then to have your own mother chew you out for it that's sick. Three there's been lots of crazy shit that's happened in Colorado and look at the crazy shit that happens in South Park in general Cartman."

Cartman turned to Kyle and said "I think you hit on more than three points but they're damn good points."

Clyde started crying again and he said "Butters didn't deserve what happened to him."

Cartman said "Oh Clyde" and hugged him.

When they approached Butter's house they stopped.

Stan said "this is it Wendy and this could be fucking ugly."

TO BE CONTINUED