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.
