Wherein The Power Of Advertising Is Discussed, or, Everything Is Better With The Promise Of A Happy Ending

Act Twenty Five, Scene Two

Cast: Myself, Abby The Dog

Setting: 3:22 AM, Watching CNN, Home, Desk

Myself: They say "New In Town" is Sweet Home Alabama meets Fargo. I thought it was a chick flick, but if they feed Renee Zellweger into a wood chipper I'm there.

Abby The Dog: [Looks at Myself, tilts head.]

Wherein The Difference Between Fiction And Reality Is Discussed, or, Could You Please Get Me A Beer Like That Miller Lite Dog?

Act Twenty Five, Scene One

Cast: Myself, Abby The Dog

Setting: 6:41 PM, Watching NCIS, Home, Sofa

Myself: See that dog? He finds drugs. The only thing you find is hamburger wrappers.

Abby The Dog: [Looks at Myself, tilts head.]

Wherein The Amazing Power Of A Quick Rejoinder Is Discussed, or, My Feelings Would Have Been Hurt If It Hadn't Been So Damn Funny

Act Twenty Four, Scene Five

Cast: Man On Sofa, Woman In Chair

Setting: 9:44 PM, Reading, Living Room, Home

MOS: Nobody likes a whinger, baby.
WIC: But I like you.

Wherein The Danger Of Speculation In Advance Of The Facts Is Discussed, or, I've Posted About Her HOW Many Times?

Act Twenty Four, Scene Four

Cast: Myself, Abby The Dog

Setting: 3:20 AM, Listening To Rehab, Home, Sofa

Myself: You know, the first time I heard this I was thinking she'd look more like Aretha and less like a cracked out Betty Rubble.
Abby The Dog: [Looks at Myself, tilts head.]

Wherein The Dangerous Life Of A Cop On The Beat Is Discussed, or, Were The Lights And Siren Absolutely Necessary?

Act Twenty Four, Scene Three

Cast: Man Driving, Woman Riding

Setting: 6:26 PM, Pulled Over Waiting For Cop To Pass, Car, Sheridan Road, Lake Forest

MD: Wow! He's in a hurry.
WR: Must be a 10-73.
MD: What's a 10-73?
WR: The "Hot and Ready" light at the Krispy Kreme just went on.