Chapter 20

Author's Note 1: It has come to my attention that there are people reading this who have not reviewed. Which leads me to a question…if you've taken the time to read my 15,000 plus word story, can't you take a minute for a quick review to let me know what you think?

Author's Note 2: These next two chapters are a little wacky. Or is froopy a better description?? Anyway, I hope you like them.

As the credits for the movie scrolled on the screen Jack sighed.

-I love that movie.

-Me too.

-You know, I've never found anyone who really understood why I like this movie…until now.

Katie smiled.

-I know what you mean. Half of my friends had never seen it and the other half thought it was either boring or stupid.

-You didn't have very good taste in friends now did you?

Katie rolled her eyes. Jack laughed.

-I don't either. But, such is our fate in life. So…as much as I hate to disturb this beautiful moment, when do we have to be back by?

-Well, Sam gets back in time for a late lunch so…

-So, we should get a flight for tomorrow morning.

-Yah.

-Well, I'll go call the airport.

-Ok.

He grabbed his cell phone from the table and walked into the kitchen. A couple minutes later he walked back carrying a beer.

-We leave at 10:00.

-Ok. So…when do you think we'll make it back here?

-It'll be awhile I'm sure. It always is.

-I hope not. Say, dad, are you up for a game?

-Sure. What?

-How about a rematch of Phase 10?

-You're on.

Katie pulled out the cards and they began to play.

10 minutes later it was over. Jack had improved greatly and this time made it to the 6th phase, a run of 9, before he got permanently stuck. He sighed loudly.

-Ah well…tomorrow is another day…

-Please don't start with the 'Gone With The Wind' quotes.

Jack grinned.

-'Frankly Scarlet, I don't give a d…

Suddenly Jack fell off the couch. Katie didn't know whether to laugh or be concerned. She decided to do both. First, a quick laugh. Ok, that was funny. Now, it was time for the daughterly concern.

-Are you ok?

He straightened up and looked at her, a queer expression on his face.

-Katie, I think there's something cruvas with my fron.

-There must be if you've reverted to using the Ancients' language.

-Yah…

-So, what's wrong with your head?

-I think, maybe…I'm a little drunk.

-Drunk? You don't get drunk. You hold your liquor better than anyone I know.

-Yes, well…there's a first time for everything. It's a cliché, but there it is. Now, if you don't mind, I think I'll pass out now.

And he did.