Drummer Boy
a tag to "Look at All the Pretty Snowflakes"
The mission was successful, and to everyone's relief, there were no civilian casualties. Carter waited until later that night, after everyone was debriefed and rested, to approach Hogan.
"Colonel?
"Carter?" Hogan put down his mug of hot ersatz coffee.
"Gee. I knew you were a really great musician. I mean, I've seen you play here. And you're always tapping pencils, moving around. But not when you shouldn't, I mean." Not wanting to insult the colonel, Carter blushed. "But, wow. What a drummer, boy. I mean, sir. You're another Gene Krupa!"
Hogan grinned. "Thanks, Carter. But, I'll keep my day job!"
a/n: drabble is 100 words.
I already knew where I was heading with this drabble before I read Abracadebra's chapter on Mittens. (Hence, the first line). And yes, she does make an excellent point in her author's note.
Hogan played the drums in the episode, "Look at all the Pretty Snowflakes." (during the jam session of the song, Cherokee, which was written by the British composer and band leader Ray Noble in 1938. It was recorded by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra in 1939.)
I think Hogan played the kettle drums in the Valkyrie episode.
Hogan fidgets and seems to be constantly moving. And he paces and also taps when he gets nervous. (see the interrogation scene in "No Names, Please." He's tapping on the arm of the chair. Do tell. How Hochstetter didn't notice that is a mystery. Unless he's secretly working for the Allies) see ch. 1 of my story, "On the Cutting Room Floor." s/5412234/1/On-the-Cutting-Room-Floor
