Trouble-free coffee is the best kind. A full cup and a sip seem like heaven. It is Saturday, which means a day when the agenda is open. Sitting on the couch, savoring the sharp taste of freshly ground French Roast Arababaca beans, is the perfect setting to be interrupted by the phone.
An unknown caller ID flashes on the screen, indicating the kidnapper is trying to reach me. “Joe’s diner,” is my greeting. Heavy breathing is the reply. Then, after a moment, an electronic voice warns me to stop playing games if I want to see the statue in one piece again.
My explanation is straightforward. The heavy breather is told that not seeing the statue again would be a blessing. He promptly hangs up. With some relief, another sip of coffee brings the sound of baying hounds along with the cursed doorbell. The powerspray guy had knocked the do not ring the doorbell sign to St. Louis, and it has not been replaced.
Throwing Lucy and Twiggy a treat, the security shutdown procedure is enacted. After a few minutes, the front door is finally thrown open. There stands Jessica Rabbit, or rather there leans Jessica Rabbit. Pulling her off the doorbell and being hit by the silence of the lamb’s means conversation is possible. “What are you doing here? Is my first question.
Jessica breaks down in tears and begs me to get the statue back. Explaining that the kidnappers were told to pound sand would not help here. Deciding to stick to the story that everything is being done and that the statue would be back soon causes Jessica’s tears to stop. Handing her a handkerchief, she dabs at her eyes and thanks me. She then givs me an envelope, turns, and walks away, leaving only the intoxicating scent of jasmine in her wake.
The message in the envelope is from Linda Hill. It reads Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “stick.” Use it as a noun or a verb; use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
If you would like to visit Linda’s blog and find out how you may participate as well as see how other bloggers respond to the prompt, here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2023/05/19/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-20-2023/
Stick by John W. Howell © 2023
“I didn’t get the prompt.”
“Stick is the prompt.”
“Oh, I get it. You stick to the story.”
“At least you were awake for that part.”
“Wadda, you mean. I listen to all your prompt stories.”
“Are you telling me the truth?”
“Okay, almost all.”
“You should stick to the truth.”
“It is overrated. What are you going to do about that bunny woman?”
“I’m not sure. I suppose if I keep putting the kidnappers off, she’ll just come back.”
“Pretty easy on the eyes.”
“I have to figure out a way to stick it to the kidnappers and get Jessica her statue back.”
“Tall order there, Boy Scout.”
“Speaking of order.”
“Uber is on the way.”
“Great maybe we can figure out a plan.”
“We will need to get that done before the second VooDoo Ranger.”
“Yeah I hear that.”
“There’s the Uber driver now.”
“Hold on. That’s a two seat Shelby Cobra. How we going to fit in that?”
“Tightly my man. Very tightly.”
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I mean, perhaps the discomfort will be assuaged by the fact that they scored a Shelby Freaking Cobra for an Uber ride, eh? Hey, they could’ve scored a Mini Cooper which is only slightly less convenient on the backside and nowhere near as worth it, in my humble opinion.
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Think wind in the hair and ear plugs. The mini would be a slight improvement over a roller skate. Thanks Pilgrim I know you would like the Cobra AC. 😁
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Only slighter, LOL.
You betcha my man. Here’s to Saturday!
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The Preakness tonight.
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That’s right!
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So much drama and suspense from one statue.
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Go figure, right?
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[…] “Good afternoon, Cheryl. The drinks are on me today, so pour Dan a Modelo and set me up with a John Howell’s Bourbon Special.” […]
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Thank you, Dan
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Watch out for that stick shift, John 😉
I hope Jessica doesn’t spoil the deal with the kidnappers. Figuring this out over a few VooDoos sounds like a good plan.
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Thank you, Dan. Good warning on the stick shift. 🤣
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Hey, Joe’s diner, is your refrigerator running? Better go catch it!
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Do you have Prince Albert in the can? Better let him out. 😁
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Heh heh . . .
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😊
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I say ditch everyone and steal the car. Room for you and Jessica. Who knows where it could lead.
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That’s the spirit. Could be a terrific story
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Not doubt any discomfort in THAT two-seater would be minor compared to the thrill of watch the world zip by. Zoom, zoom.
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I agree. Thanks, Monika. The Shelby AC Cobra is my crush car. It is absolutely useless for anything but loud noise and speed. Maybe that’s what makes it a crush car.
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There’s a lot to be said for style. Just like when I was a single mom of 2 pre-teens and my car was a MG Midget. 🤣 Loved that totally impractical car!
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I can imagine it was a joy to drive.
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So much fun. Course finding it in the grocery store parking lot was always an adventure. Only car in the world that could hide behind a VW Beetle. 🤣
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Ha ha ha. My high school friend had an 1952 MG TD. He was so tall that he had to wear goggles cause the windshield was too low.
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Another entertaining Saturday post, John. I like Craig’s suggestion. 🙂 Have a good weekend!
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It was a good one, Jan. Thanks and have a great weekend.
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…yes, the coffee.
I sometimes think there is not much that can go wrong, but there is!
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Oh yes. Especially when the machines are more and more sophisticated.
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Ooh, tight squeeze there. I like Craig’s suggestion too, but the Producer probably wouldn’t 😉 Have a great weekend, John!
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She might not like it but I’m not going to be asking.
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lol 🙂
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😁
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How to please Jessica and stick it to the kidnappers will take some thinking, in my opinion. Good luck with that.
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Maybe easier to drink VooDoo Rangers.
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Might even help.
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I think so. Thanks, Tim
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Two stories for the price of one! Always enjoyable. Are you really gonna get the statue back?
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You should look into poor Jessica’s eyes. Breaks the heart.
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Wait, she has two eyes? Her hair is always covering the other side of her face. I will defer to your judgment. It’s your house.
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Thank you, Pam. You know it is trouble with a capital T
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Shelby was my husband’s favourite car – Cobra would be a “tad” outta reach but hey, a guy can dream! And I’d join you on that ride any day!
Happy VooDoo Day!
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I think you can still get an original for around $100,000. Would love that.
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Sweet ride, no doubt about it!
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😁
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🏎️ 💗
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I say have that second VooDoo and then figure things out. Good one, John!
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Good pla,Jill. More like my modus operendi anyway
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Just when you thought you had the robbers foiled you’re back into the thick of rabbits. Well done, John. Now I have to wait a whole week to find out what’s gonna happen!
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Me too, Jennie. 😁
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🙂
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Jessica looks terrific in gowns.
Other than that, I’m stuck for a comment.
Of course I’ll be sticking around until the oxen come home.
Nonetheless I see I would have been sticking around longer, but dinner is on deck.
Just enough time to view the hood. Maybe I’ll find a stikbot for Twiggy and Lucy to chew up?
ỜẌ ỚẌ ȬẌ ȎẌ
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You certainly nailed the stick part. They love stick bots. ỜẌ ỚẌ ȬẌ ȎẌ 🌹 (you have the best emojis)
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You must have the same emojis?
How can there be selective emoji distribution? ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖
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I don’t know why but I don’t have them. You have seen all I have. I have stolen yours ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖ ⧂⧖
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Steal away!
Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ
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Thanks Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ Ỡꭓ
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A cobra gt ? Does it come with a step ladder to climb back out ? I think I will have one drink climbing in and 6 or 7 if I ever climb back out,
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A craine actually plus a chiropractor
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Good. I hope it is some other old person they are pulling out not me !
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I wish it was me.
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Oh! Gosh sorry I am so late it took me ages to get past your security! I am very concerned about you ! I don’t like the idea of the kidnappers harassing you!
I saw Jessica on my way in she sends her love and says don’t forget she waiting.
Can I have a coffee please? 💜
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