Talking Changes Perspectives-Chapter 2: Comfortably Numb

"I do believe its working. Good. That will keep you going for the show. Common it's time to go."- Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd

To say that I and Marie are different is an understatement. She loves Metal, I love Jazz. She doesn't mind occasionally dabbling in smoking Pot, I stay away from it. However, I guess opposites attract, as it did as we slowly became Friends.

But it was not easy. This is obvious to the unbind eye because of her amorous advances of the past. After slowly becoming acquaintances in the passage of time, we played a game of Billiards one Friday night. After a competitive best of Five Series, which Marie was the victor of, we started dancing to Don't Stop Believing by the band Journey.

We have been friends ever since.

As I made my way to the Kanker's trailer after school, I thought back to my talk with Eddy and Ed after school. Ed had given me a hug, me being grateful he smelled fine (After our confrontation with the Devil known as Eddy's Brother, Ed's mother had a long talk with him. To summarize, she stated that in order for him to be successful, he needed to start taking care of himself. At the same time, he needed to have a heart to heart with Sarah about her treatment of him, and stand up for himself. Sure, it took Ed a few days, but it happened. Let's just say Sarah no longer Kicks Ed's Glutes on a daily basis, and he keep his hygiene up to speed now). After getting the hug from Ed, I told Eddy about my upcoming encounter with Marie:

"Well Gentlemen, I must get going. Marie wants to talk to me this afternoon"

"What about?"

"I'm not sure Eddy."

"Ok Edd. Just be careful. Are you still coming over tomorrow to help with the van? (We have been working on repairing the old "Hippie" van from the junkyard)

"Yes, I will be present. Later Gentlemen"

There were two incidents of note on the way to the home of the Kanker Sisters. First, I noticed that Kevin's Parents were moving. This is because they were going to be enjoying their retirement's years in Florida, in stereotypical fashion. As I walked by, Kevin went by on his Motorcycle and waved. I waved back.

As I stepped into the Park N' Flush Trailer Park, I was temporarily blinded by the lights of a Police Cruiser (A 2005 Crown Victoria, to be exact.) Stepping out of his portal car, A big burly man with a goatee approached me, showing his ID, and Identifying himself as Officer Pendleberry( A/N: Yes, I borrowed a name from a popular Video Game Franchise. What you going to do about it?).

"What's your name son", Officer Pendleberry said as he stepped up to me. "I just want to make sure you're not here to try anything funny.

"N-n-no s-u-rre", I stammered as I answered his inquirement. "I'm just here to h-a-ave a friendly conversation with Marie Kanker. My name is Edward Longhorn."

"Longhorn huh", he stated as he stepped back, having been in my space bubble. "Ah, I know you? You're the scientific genius at Peach Creek High School! I have the happening of knowing your Father. He is a good man"

"Just be safe Edward", Officer Pendleberry stated as he got into his patrol car. "Oh, and do take care of Marie. She needs it. Really Fricken needs it."

I watched in amazement as he drove away. What did he mean by Marie needed to be taken care of? That was not the time to think about such matters, and so I knocked those thoughts out for the time being. Approaching the Kanker's trailer, I knocked on their sliding glass door. It was immediately opened by a very reserved Marie. She was in her Bra and Undergarments which shocked me, but didn't surprise me, for Marie was just the type of girl to do that and not give a dam.

After some quick pleasantries, I asked her where her sisters were. She answered that May was at Cheerleading Practice (She became a cheerleader at age 14). And that Lee was at work at the grocery store. As we approached her room upstairs, I heard the soft Ballard guitar solo at the end of the Pink Floyd song Comfortably Numb.

"Good Music", I told Marie as we sat down, me at her desk chair, and her on her bed. "But I must ask you something Marie. Why are you only wearing your underwear?"

Marie quickly blushed and looked away. As she did, I read her facial expression. It was a mix of extraordinarily sadness and embarrassment (No doubt because of my underwear inquirement). She took a deep breath, took my hands, and started to speak.

"Cupcake, she began, "You must wonder why I am wearing these cute Red underwear, and that only. Well, it's because I feel like it. Nah, that's not me anymore. People change. Things change. The only things that doesn't is each fricken persons past. Simply, I wear only these because they are comfortable.

Cupcake, you have to promise me that you will give me your full word that you will trust me, and listen within every ear and eye today". And with that, she brushed away the hair from her right eye, and the hearing of a tale of injustice began.