A large man sat in a chair of theoffice, nervously fiddling with his ancient jacket. He knew he was going to get an earful today.

Minutes ticked by, seeming like hours as he awaited that dreadful moment. The moment they would call his name, and he'd sent to what may very well be his death.

Finally, the time came. A young woman, whom he could not help but admit was rather attractive, stepped into the office. She called his name and he slow stood and followed the young lady to the back room, where the man he dreaded seeing looked at him.

"Ah, Tyrell. It's good to see you again. I trust you've been keeping the promise we made?"

Tyrell Badd removed the stick he held between his lips. "About that… Doc. You're gonna be…. Disappointed."

The young dentist sighed. "So I can only assume that's not a sugar-free lollipop?"

Badd placed the lollipop back in his mouth. "The truth… ain't sweet, doc. But this lollipop sure is."