5 geeks, 6 computers, 3 cities, 1 trailer, and all the chaos that comes with it
BREAK THE INTERNET
Eric's Apartment
"The Force, it's calling to you…Just let it in"
The Logo came on the screen as Eric dropped the handful of popcorn he had clutched in his hand. His mouth wide open.
Nell was in a similar boat, taking a drink from her soda when she froze up.
As the logo faded the words Tickets Now Available they looked over at each other. Setting their stuff down they scrambled over to Eric's computer while Nell pulled her tablet out.
"Come on! Hurry up!" Nell yelled at her tablet as it booted.
Eric's phone rang while he was typing. He reached over and put it on speaker.
"Eric" He said.
"OMG! Eric, did you see it?" The voice of Abby shrieked as they envisioned her jumping up and down.
"Yea we saw it. We are trying to get tickets right now." Eric said, furiously typing trying to get through.
"Damn it. Fandango is down!" Nell reported as she tried on her computer.
"Keep trying" Eric said as Nell's phone rang. She put it on speaker.
"This is Nell." She answered
"Hey, you guys able to get onto Fandango?" The voice of McGee asked.
"We are trying but there are bogged down." Nell replied.
"Hold on, I'll conference us all together." Nell said as she took Eric's phone and transferred Abby to hers.
"Ok. Everyone just keep trying. Whoever gets through gets enough tickets for all of us and we make it a party. That sounds good?" Nell said. Everyone agreed.
"Wait. Let me get Sebastian. Maybe he can have better luck." Abby said as a sound of a phone ringing came through.
"Yes, I saw it. Yes, it was amazing, Yes, I'm trying to get tickets. No, I can't get through." He said without even waiting for a reply.
"Come on guys. We are the best at this. One of us has to get lucky" Abby said.
"Reports are coming in of massive backlog on Fandango." McGee said.
"Just keep trying."Sebastian replied as soon the only sounds were just frantic typing from all locations.
Just then Eric's phone rang again. He put it on speaker phone again.
"This is Eric." He answered.
"Mr. Beale. I am currently trying to purchase movie tickets on Fandango and they seem to be having problems. I do hope you have nothing to do with this." The voice of Hetty came from the phone.
"No this one is not me, Hetty. The new Star Wars trailer just showed and now everyone is trying to get tickets." Eric explained.
"I see. Well then I shall continue trying. Please let me know if you have any better luck, all of you." Hetty replied.
"Thanks, Hetty. Good night." Eric said as he hung up the phone.
"Did you just cut Hetty off?" Nell asked.
"I'll deal with the consequences later. There are more important things at stake, Nell." Eric said.
Nell couldn't help but laugh as she got a text message.
Deeks and I were going to go to a movie tonight but we can't get onto Fandango. Did Eric break the Internet again?
Nell typed out a quick response
No. Star Wars tickets are on sale
A few moments later Kensi responded.
Well, good luck then J
Thx
"I got through! I got through!" Eric exclaimed.
"Quick get 7 tickets. We can pay you back later!" Nell said.
"7?" Eric said as he filled out his billing info.
"You two, McGee and me, Sebastian and Percy, and then Hetty" Abby explained.
"Done!" Eric said as he slammed his enter key. He quickly took out his phone and took a picture of the conformation screen.
"So I guess it's sunny LA for you guys this Christmas." Eric said as he sent the screenshot to everyone.
This was obviously inspired by the new Star Wars trailer that came out and the subsequent Internet reaction. Couple friends of mine have already been at it for an hour to get tickets.
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