Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

~ John W. Howell

Hump Day

 

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we were stunned to have Trish Severide show up at the hospital. She learned that there was a pretty big insurance policy payment waiting for her. She and we all learned that the insurance policy and will of the parents has gone missing. So I am seeing Alice answering her front door. Who is there but none other than Frank Plano the private detective?
“Yes, can I help you?“
“Hello, Mrs. Weston.”
“Yes I’m Mrs. Weston, and you are?”
“Frank Plano private detective.”
“What can I do for you, Mr. Plano?”
“Well, for one thing, you could invite me in.”
“To what end?”
“I just want to ask you a few things about Lucas Severide and his parents.”
“Things? What kind of things?”
“Please Mrs. Weston. It’s hard to talk through a screen door. May I please come in?”
“I’m not sure what information I have regarding the Severides. I do know Lucas though.”
“Great let’s talk about Lucas then.”
“What do you want to know?”
“I am a little unclear on why he is painting houses.”
“Why so. He’s a young man needing money for school or so he told me.”
“Yeah, see that’s just it.”
“What’s it?”
“The kid got five million from an insurance policy his parents had on their lives.”
“What? Oh, do come in Mr. Plano.”
“Thank you, Mrs. Weston. Thank you. I was beginning to get a sunburn out there.”
“Would you like some coffee?”
“That would be nice, thank you.”
“I’ll be right back. Have a seat.”
“Hello, Harriet. I’m whispering because I have that private eye in my living room and he’s telling me Lucas got five million from his parent’s insurance policy. Calm down, Harriet. I will see what this is about and call you back.  No, you can’t come over. I’ll handle this. Bye.”

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

36 thoughts on “Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day”

  1. Ah, the plot thickens as Frank meanders. Now it is getting fun, a blog Mystery Theater experience. 😀 I’m loving the twists. Have a great day, John.

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  8. Now the soup is thickening into a stew – Lucas stew.

    “Well, for one thing, you could invite me in.”
    “To what end?”

    I love that quick exchange – I think I’ll save that for those pesky sales people.

    I knew it wasn’t going to be a straight line to the finish, John. Keeping my seat-belt fastened.

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  11. The mention of the insurance money got him in quickly:) Sounds like he told the correct person to spread information. Can’t wait to see what happens next week.

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  13. (Shakes head…) John, I know better than to try and guess what you will write next. (Although it seems to be human nature to do so — at least to a degree.) I just sit back and (hang onto the dash with white knuckles) enjoy the ride. Oh! Watch the airbag…
    Thank you for another delightful lunch break. Hugs!

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  14. Ah, ha! So we’re almost to the point of learning why Lucas is painting houses when he’s got 5 mil in the bank. And now with the ladies involved the gossip train is about to start gaining steam–maybe. I can never tell where you’re headed with these segments, John, which is what makes this story so entrancing.

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  16. Another Alice and Frank meeting. This is really interesting. Clearly Alice knows much more, and Frank has a great gut feel. The plot is thickening. I love this, John!

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