I apologize for not posting Part III of On the Fly, Run the Table. Seems writing about other things sapped my brain of juices. Since I have a habit of the unfinished (whether it's procrastination or just inability to complete tasks), I will try my best to post it by Monday.
But you know how promises are: only as good, as the motivating factor to keep them. (Money & Sex are pretty good motivators for most mammals.) So instead, here's some music and thoughts surrounding the choices
M.A.R.R.S. - Pump up the Volume. Late 80's dance hit. My best friend at the time in high school totally loved this one-hitter. He was a classic heavy metaller. It is a dance club mix favorite.
Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down. I love this ditty from 1979. Jeff Lynne became the lesser member of the Traveling (Stoners?) Wilburys - Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison. ELO was an 8-track legend as far as I am concern. Another friend had a 73' Olds 98 hoopty that sucked gas like a $20 whore does - but kept on a runnin', 8-track and all.
Material Issue: Valerie Loves Me. Classic early 90's pop ballad. They started in Chicago - where I heard them in the late 80's on the fringe rock station - but they fell out with God knows how many other bands. Toad the Wet Sprocket and Sister Hazel come to mine...as others.
The Why Store: Father. Another semi-big Midestern act out of Indianapolis. They performed at a frat house I happened to get invited into one night back in 1993 or 94. It was the first time I had to carry my then drunk best friend (6'4", 240 lbs. to the car I was driving, along with two women that wanted a ride.) Neither woman was interested in us...You might notice the Father in the video..supporting actor in "Seabiscuit" and "A Time to Kill", I think.
Gravity Kills: Guilty. Hell, I didn't know they would get into a Harry Potter vehicle. This song is about 12 years old or more.
I was going through a phase in music. Along with NIN, Ministry, Stabbing Westward, Manson, Tool and probably a dozen other fucked up bands of the genre, I listened to the this "cutting edge" garbino. (Only NIN had a message I could "relate" to.)
Stabbing Westward: What Do I have to Do?
And finally....
Johnny Cash: Hurt. Probably a better cover than the original NIN's version. At least, Cash had a sense of what made this song...special enough to record. I can't imagine what it was like for him to do it.
KEEP IT FRESH TO DEATH!!!!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
2007 MLB Playoff Predictions: Is it the Cubs Year?
On July 1st, I put my predictions in print for the 2007 MLB playoffs.
American League:
AL Playoffs: Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Los Angeles.
AL Championship: Boston vs. Detroit.
AL WS: Boston.
National League:
NL Playoffs: Chicago, New York, San Diego and LA Dodgers.
NL Championships: New York and Chicago.
NL Series: Chicago. (Biased ain't I?)
4 (or 5) out of 8 isn't too bad. Considering that, the Yankees finally played to their talent and payroll, after trailing by as much as 14 1/2 games in late May. Detroit suffered tons of pitching injuries and gave up. The New York Mets were up 7 games with 17 to go, only to collapse monumentally down the stretch, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to utilize their 13 for 17 stretch run. Colorado has won 13 of 14 games to force the 1-game playoff with the San Diego Padres tonight.
But that's old baseball. Now we look at the series coming up.
Season stats tell you something, but it is the playoffs, and anything can happen...as history usually tells us.
Boston v. Los Angels - Boston still puts plenty of guys on base. They have David Ortiz, who is the hero for the Beantowners. Boston has the best pitching in the American League, though it struggle in the bullpen area the last two months, even with Eric Gagne added.
The Angels are a well-balanced group. They pitch decent, have some good hitters (Vlad, Figgins, Cabrera) and can run top starters (Lackey, Escobar) and K-Rod out to stop the Boston attack. Experienced lineups on both sides, plenty of post season salt and savvy. Lackey though is 0-2 in 2007 versus Boston with an 8.38 ERA. But he also pitched well in September (3-1, 2.32ERA).
This series could be a real close battle. 3-2 Boston, but the Angels might surprise folks.
Yankees and Cleveland. I really like Cleveland - Sizemore, Martinez, Garko, Sabathia and Carmona - are guys I'd love to root for on a daily basis. However, I just think the Yankees will be a match for them. I could be wrong - the youngsters might topple the Yankee vets - but to look at the comeback the Yanks accomplished in August and September, I have my doubts.
The TV Gods are praying for Yankees v. Boston.
Boston in 7.
Chicago v. Arizona. I love Chicago to go all the way and win.
Here's why, with unimportant history and trivia:
Boston: For years, these two franchises were connected by their ineptitude in winning big games and choking. In 2004, the BoSox broke that with a trade flurry and smart money ball. In 1918, the Cubs gave them their last taste of joy before becoming the AL laughing stock for 15 years. During 2004, SS Nomar Garciaparra became a Cub, to the eventual delight of the Sox...
Yankees: From 1929-1938, these two franchise were the tops in wins in their leagues. They met twice in the World Series, with the Cubs getting stomped twice. Babe Ruth hit the called shot in the 1932 World Series. Babe Ruth from Boston way....
Cleveland: In the 1940's, Bill Veeck Jr. took the Indians to their only WS title. Bill Veeck's dad ran the Cubs in the 1920's and into the 1930's before dying suddenly. Veeck Jr. planted the Ivy at Wrigley.
Los Angeles: The 1st Wrigley Field was in LA, not Chicago. In their first season, the Los Angeles angels played in Wrigley Field, marking the only time 2 Wrigleys existed. Before that, the Angels were owned by P.K. Wrigley in the mighty Pacific Coast League.
Phillies: The real most inept franchise lost 10,000 games before the Cubs. In 1984, the Cubs were Phillies West as they had nearly a dozen men on their roster that played for the Phils.
San Diego: 1984 Playoff heartbreak. Nuff Said.
Arizona: For years, Hohokam Park has hosted the Chicago Cubs in the Spring. The Cubs are beloved in Arizona, making this matchup a home away from home contest.
Chicago v. Phillies. Chicago in 7 games.
Chicago v. Boston. Boston in 6 games. Sorry, Chicago.
American League:
AL Playoffs: Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Los Angeles.
AL Championship: Boston vs. Detroit.
AL WS: Boston.
National League:
NL Playoffs: Chicago, New York, San Diego and LA Dodgers.
NL Championships: New York and Chicago.
NL Series: Chicago. (Biased ain't I?)
4 (or 5) out of 8 isn't too bad. Considering that, the Yankees finally played to their talent and payroll, after trailing by as much as 14 1/2 games in late May. Detroit suffered tons of pitching injuries and gave up. The New York Mets were up 7 games with 17 to go, only to collapse monumentally down the stretch, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to utilize their 13 for 17 stretch run. Colorado has won 13 of 14 games to force the 1-game playoff with the San Diego Padres tonight.
But that's old baseball. Now we look at the series coming up.
Season stats tell you something, but it is the playoffs, and anything can happen...as history usually tells us.
Boston v. Los Angels - Boston still puts plenty of guys on base. They have David Ortiz, who is the hero for the Beantowners. Boston has the best pitching in the American League, though it struggle in the bullpen area the last two months, even with Eric Gagne added.
The Angels are a well-balanced group. They pitch decent, have some good hitters (Vlad, Figgins, Cabrera) and can run top starters (Lackey, Escobar) and K-Rod out to stop the Boston attack. Experienced lineups on both sides, plenty of post season salt and savvy. Lackey though is 0-2 in 2007 versus Boston with an 8.38 ERA. But he also pitched well in September (3-1, 2.32ERA).
This series could be a real close battle. 3-2 Boston, but the Angels might surprise folks.
Yankees and Cleveland. I really like Cleveland - Sizemore, Martinez, Garko, Sabathia and Carmona - are guys I'd love to root for on a daily basis. However, I just think the Yankees will be a match for them. I could be wrong - the youngsters might topple the Yankee vets - but to look at the comeback the Yanks accomplished in August and September, I have my doubts.
The TV Gods are praying for Yankees v. Boston.
Boston in 7.
Chicago v. Arizona. I love Chicago to go all the way and win.
Here's why, with unimportant history and trivia:
Boston: For years, these two franchises were connected by their ineptitude in winning big games and choking. In 2004, the BoSox broke that with a trade flurry and smart money ball. In 1918, the Cubs gave them their last taste of joy before becoming the AL laughing stock for 15 years. During 2004, SS Nomar Garciaparra became a Cub, to the eventual delight of the Sox...
Yankees: From 1929-1938, these two franchise were the tops in wins in their leagues. They met twice in the World Series, with the Cubs getting stomped twice. Babe Ruth hit the called shot in the 1932 World Series. Babe Ruth from Boston way....
Cleveland: In the 1940's, Bill Veeck Jr. took the Indians to their only WS title. Bill Veeck's dad ran the Cubs in the 1920's and into the 1930's before dying suddenly. Veeck Jr. planted the Ivy at Wrigley.
Los Angeles: The 1st Wrigley Field was in LA, not Chicago. In their first season, the Los Angeles angels played in Wrigley Field, marking the only time 2 Wrigleys existed. Before that, the Angels were owned by P.K. Wrigley in the mighty Pacific Coast League.
Phillies: The real most inept franchise lost 10,000 games before the Cubs. In 1984, the Cubs were Phillies West as they had nearly a dozen men on their roster that played for the Phils.
San Diego: 1984 Playoff heartbreak. Nuff Said.
Arizona: For years, Hohokam Park has hosted the Chicago Cubs in the Spring. The Cubs are beloved in Arizona, making this matchup a home away from home contest.
Chicago v. Phillies. Chicago in 7 games.
Chicago v. Boston. Boston in 6 games. Sorry, Chicago.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Genesis: A few old ones, and some that are being covered
Dance on a Volcano - 70's classic, sounds sooo 1970's with the synthesizers
Los Endos - The closing number from Seconds Out, first live album released without Peter Gabriel as the lead singer
ABACAB - Named for the key signatures in the song. I'm not a musical expert, so don't rag on me if that is wrong.
Land of Confusion: Currently, Disturbed regenerated this song from the heap of the 1980's. It was very timely; spoke to what the World was going through - Nukes, Libya, Actor-turn-Prez R. Reagan in satirical, comical way.
Disturbed's version: pretty loyal to the structure of the first. Only more terrifying in the video - taking itself much more seriously, and Capitalism & Greed is the real bad guy.
That's All: About living with a person that's a pain in the ass. Which is something many, many people can understand nightly. Those that can remember life without that hardship, should count their lucky stars. It isn't pleasant for a moment. Even when you are suppose to love them - as in this song - they turn out to disappoint more than anything
Home by the Sea - I didn't know that a video game was using this song as its music. But then again, most have to do something to get those residuals on their craft. Song about people from the 'outer world', aliens, which fits the game, I suppose. (I haven't played video games in a decade.)
Home by the Sea - this last part is pretty cool, from the guitar part to the little drum fills. The group is much, much younger. Performance from the 1980's. From 9:00 on is the best part....
Los Endos - The closing number from Seconds Out, first live album released without Peter Gabriel as the lead singer
ABACAB - Named for the key signatures in the song. I'm not a musical expert, so don't rag on me if that is wrong.
Land of Confusion: Currently, Disturbed regenerated this song from the heap of the 1980's. It was very timely; spoke to what the World was going through - Nukes, Libya, Actor-turn-Prez R. Reagan in satirical, comical way.
Disturbed's version: pretty loyal to the structure of the first. Only more terrifying in the video - taking itself much more seriously, and Capitalism & Greed is the real bad guy.
That's All: About living with a person that's a pain in the ass. Which is something many, many people can understand nightly. Those that can remember life without that hardship, should count their lucky stars. It isn't pleasant for a moment. Even when you are suppose to love them - as in this song - they turn out to disappoint more than anything
Home by the Sea - I didn't know that a video game was using this song as its music. But then again, most have to do something to get those residuals on their craft. Song about people from the 'outer world', aliens, which fits the game, I suppose. (I haven't played video games in a decade.)
Home by the Sea - this last part is pretty cool, from the guitar part to the little drum fills. The group is much, much younger. Performance from the 1980's. From 9:00 on is the best part....
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Bits and Pieces: Ongoing, Reversal and a Reunion
I'll try to keep this short. But I always start off with that goal.
The Myanmar (Burmese) dilemma is escalating into a violent confrontation. From New York Times reports, several deaths are being reported. As one quote suggests:
Second story from NYT: Seems according to NY Times reports, that a "9/11 survivor" wasn't quite that or the embellishments to that tragedy leave one wondering exactly where she was, who did she work for and know, and what was she actually about before and after this event. Tania Head has "lawyered up," meaning that she knows the inconsistencies to her tale will eventually all come about as this quote suggests from the Times:
Third One from the NYT: Genesis, a band I grew up with and learned the history of quite a bit, is on tour. "Turn it on Again" does sound like a phrase a 50-something musician(s) would say in response to their musicial chops and vision of world rock domination, but I suppose for Genesis, whose lineup and stylistic direction has move with money, fame and longevity, the answer lies in just playing again.
Seeing them in concert isn't as, many reviewers suggest, about them bringing some new vision to the stage. They rehearsh their old bits, play the favorites of pop and hodgepodges of 1970's art rock with state of the art equipment. They are like a '57 Thunderbird with dents - a classic that needs work - but loveable with the character-building dents.
As this quote reflects:
For a real tribute to them, I hope an Invisible Touch will Follow You, Follow Me as I Can't Dance because No Son of Mine will be Home By The Sea searching for his Mama or The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. A Firth of Fifth comes before Seconds Out, yet an Illegal Alien will be caught beyond the Silver Rainbow. Inside the Congo, it is impossible to be Driving the Last Spike.
And That's All.
The Myanmar (Burmese) dilemma is escalating into a violent confrontation. From New York Times reports, several deaths are being reported. As one quote suggests:
It doesn't seem the ruling military junta, the Chinese/Thailand diplomatic efforts or the meager words of George W. Bush has much of a chance to change the course of this military-ruled society. Which isn't a shock considering that much of the "inside information" is coming to us via the Democratic Voice of Burma, located in Oslo, Norway. As people use cell phones, illegal internet uplinks to broadcast the brutality of the ruling party, this voice has to be responded to by those who actually support the idea of democratic Burma.A government announcement said security forces in Yangon, the country’s main city, fired at demonstrators who failed to disperse, killing one man. Foreign news agencies and exile groups reported death tolls ranging from two to eight people.
Second story from NYT: Seems according to NY Times reports, that a "9/11 survivor" wasn't quite that or the embellishments to that tragedy leave one wondering exactly where she was, who did she work for and know, and what was she actually about before and after this event. Tania Head has "lawyered up," meaning that she knows the inconsistencies to her tale will eventually all come about as this quote suggests from the Times:
She has retained a lawyer, Stephanie Furgang Adwar, to represent her. Also
on Tuesday, in response to a question about the accuracy of Ms. Head’s account,
Ms. Adwar said in an e-mail message, “With regard to the veracity of my client’s
story, neither my client, nor I, have any comment.”
No one has suggested that Ms. Head did anything to profit financially
from her position as an officer with the Survivors’ Network, the nonprofit group
for which she helped to raise money. But the organizations with which she has
been affiliated have also questioned her account after learning of the inquiries
from The Times.
Third One from the NYT: Genesis, a band I grew up with and learned the history of quite a bit, is on tour. "Turn it on Again" does sound like a phrase a 50-something musician(s) would say in response to their musicial chops and vision of world rock domination, but I suppose for Genesis, whose lineup and stylistic direction has move with money, fame and longevity, the answer lies in just playing again.
Seeing them in concert isn't as, many reviewers suggest, about them bringing some new vision to the stage. They rehearsh their old bits, play the favorites of pop and hodgepodges of 1970's art rock with state of the art equipment. They are like a '57 Thunderbird with dents - a classic that needs work - but loveable with the character-building dents.
As this quote reflects:
the progressive-rock band of the 1970s, playing suitelike songs filled with
odd meters, elaborate scenarios and speedy filigree, and the pop hit-makers of
the 1980s, with shorter, hook-laden songs about personal matters like
love.
For a real tribute to them, I hope an Invisible Touch will Follow You, Follow Me as I Can't Dance because No Son of Mine will be Home By The Sea searching for his Mama or The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. A Firth of Fifth comes before Seconds Out, yet an Illegal Alien will be caught beyond the Silver Rainbow. Inside the Congo, it is impossible to be Driving the Last Spike.
And That's All.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Short Story: On the Fly, Run the Table (Part 2 of 3)
The rest of the weekend came and went quickly. Terrance did not see Samantha on Saturday or Sunday night, figuring that was the end of that. As he went in to work early Monday, at 3AM, he could only think she must be just happy not to be in some controlling relationship, and thus, the flowers and note.
---
5 hours into the shift, after doing a walk through, organizing the work queue, loading a few trailers with a lift, he checked his voice messages. He normally heard back from a vendor or an end customer, either looking for some item number on the next shipment, or why wasn't the PO number properly filled by the order detailer. Mindless, but necessary. Instead, he received a voice message from a Ronald T. Carron, Esq. asking to talk to him about a legal matter.
Usually, that meant a creditor long since not paid or forgotten entirely. But Terrance didn't have any unusual bills, as far as he knew. Wendy. That could be the problem, he surmised.
He dialed up Mr. Carron, figuring he would be quite the gem of a lawyer. They all were. "Mr. Carron's office?" A perky office assistant answered.
"Yes, I'm Terrance Morrell. I receive a call from your office?"
"Oh yes, Mr. Carron's been trying to get a hold of you for the last few days. I'll transfer you."
Terrance waited a moment.
"Mr. Morrell. So glad I could get a hold of you. You were a little hard to find. But no matter."
Ron spoke quickly - like his training implied - but pleasantly Southern.
"What's wrong? Is there something I've...done?" Terrance responded.
"Only by birth. I am the executor to your late uncle Sal's will. And he's requested several of his family members to come back to Alabama for the reading and execution of the will's particulars."
"But Sal wasn't exactly well off. I didn't even know he'd died."
"Actually, Sal's estate is quite a bit different from what you may think. But his largess may or may not surprise you." Ron said.
"So what do I have to do?"
"Come to Montgomery and my office by Friday. And stay the weekend."
"I work late nights and I just started a few months ago." Terrance replied.
"Oh, I think you might like the outcome of this trip. And it would help me complete the wrap up of this estate."
"I'll get back to you by Wednesday. If I got to work out travel arrangements --"
"Oh, we got that covered. I'll send you the flight information by fax, if you don't mind."
"Is there anything else that I should be aware of?"
"Just be ready to stay the weekend, that's it."
"Why? Isn't it just a reading and distribution?"
"Well, I'm not at liberty to say, but it will require you to be present for the duration of weekend. Then you can go back to Cincinnati."
"It figures with Sal." Terrance said with a slight chagrin in his response.
"Oh, it most definitely does. It most definitely does."
"Thanks, I suppose."
"No problem, just doing my job. I need that fax number whenever you can have it."
"Sure. It's 888-555-4378."
And the conversation was ended shortly thereafter.
----
Terrance spent the remainder of the shift, and on into his sleep and drink time, wondering what Sal had in store for him.
It was not like Sal was a caring sort. He cared only for himself. And when did he acquire an estate? No one in the family ever acquired anything except jail time, debt, illegitimate children and divorces. Sal had hit a home run in that pursuit.
As the afternoon came nearly to a close, and the sunset was blasting through the window of the 2nd floor, a gentle knock at the door interrupted Terrance's mulling out the mystery of Sal's last days.
"It's me Terrance." Samantha was dressed in a polka dot sun dress with flats and a hoop hair holder.
Terrance opened up the door. "Hi Sammy." As they both smiled hesistantly, but friendly toward each other. "Come on in."
Terrance left the door slightly ajar, letting the rays of the sun to warm the room. He sat down at the typical table in all hotels.
"How was your day?" Samantha asked, sitting down across from Terrance.
"Interesting. Got a call to go to will reading from an uncle that barely had a dime and cared little about anyone. How 'bout you?"
"Really?? That's odd, but it sounds interesting. So you going back to Alabama?"
"Yes, for the weekend. That's the damnest thing: I have to stay for the weekend. Which is crap, since I need the money here." Terrance reflects with annoyance.
"Who knows, maybe Sal left you something." Samantha touches Terrance's hand. The warmth is immediate for both.
"I doubt it, he was a gloater. He didn't like Jerry, my father, much. But I get a free airline trip."
"Would you like some company?"
"What, you not working this weekend? There's a big convention, you know..."
Samantha hesistates, then responds, "Well, that's the thing -- I'm tired of it. It's just --"
"I understand. You don't have to go into it." Terrance squeezes her hand and she smiles.
"I need some time -- to get things straight -- and maybe a trip would help." Samantha suggests.
"Sure thing. I'll ask this lawyer to add a extra passenger, he seemed able to get things done."
"You sure it won't be a problem?" Samantha asks, knowing the answer.
"Sure. What could possibly go wrong at a will reading." Terrance unworried about the trip, the will or Wendy, his ex.
---
5 hours into the shift, after doing a walk through, organizing the work queue, loading a few trailers with a lift, he checked his voice messages. He normally heard back from a vendor or an end customer, either looking for some item number on the next shipment, or why wasn't the PO number properly filled by the order detailer. Mindless, but necessary. Instead, he received a voice message from a Ronald T. Carron, Esq. asking to talk to him about a legal matter.
Usually, that meant a creditor long since not paid or forgotten entirely. But Terrance didn't have any unusual bills, as far as he knew. Wendy. That could be the problem, he surmised.
He dialed up Mr. Carron, figuring he would be quite the gem of a lawyer. They all were. "Mr. Carron's office?" A perky office assistant answered.
"Yes, I'm Terrance Morrell. I receive a call from your office?"
"Oh yes, Mr. Carron's been trying to get a hold of you for the last few days. I'll transfer you."
Terrance waited a moment.
"Mr. Morrell. So glad I could get a hold of you. You were a little hard to find. But no matter."
Ron spoke quickly - like his training implied - but pleasantly Southern.
"What's wrong? Is there something I've...done?" Terrance responded.
"Only by birth. I am the executor to your late uncle Sal's will. And he's requested several of his family members to come back to Alabama for the reading and execution of the will's particulars."
"But Sal wasn't exactly well off. I didn't even know he'd died."
"Actually, Sal's estate is quite a bit different from what you may think. But his largess may or may not surprise you." Ron said.
"So what do I have to do?"
"Come to Montgomery and my office by Friday. And stay the weekend."
"I work late nights and I just started a few months ago." Terrance replied.
"Oh, I think you might like the outcome of this trip. And it would help me complete the wrap up of this estate."
"I'll get back to you by Wednesday. If I got to work out travel arrangements --"
"Oh, we got that covered. I'll send you the flight information by fax, if you don't mind."
"Is there anything else that I should be aware of?"
"Just be ready to stay the weekend, that's it."
"Why? Isn't it just a reading and distribution?"
"Well, I'm not at liberty to say, but it will require you to be present for the duration of weekend. Then you can go back to Cincinnati."
"It figures with Sal." Terrance said with a slight chagrin in his response.
"Oh, it most definitely does. It most definitely does."
"Thanks, I suppose."
"No problem, just doing my job. I need that fax number whenever you can have it."
"Sure. It's 888-555-4378."
And the conversation was ended shortly thereafter.
----
Terrance spent the remainder of the shift, and on into his sleep and drink time, wondering what Sal had in store for him.
It was not like Sal was a caring sort. He cared only for himself. And when did he acquire an estate? No one in the family ever acquired anything except jail time, debt, illegitimate children and divorces. Sal had hit a home run in that pursuit.
As the afternoon came nearly to a close, and the sunset was blasting through the window of the 2nd floor, a gentle knock at the door interrupted Terrance's mulling out the mystery of Sal's last days.
"It's me Terrance." Samantha was dressed in a polka dot sun dress with flats and a hoop hair holder.
Terrance opened up the door. "Hi Sammy." As they both smiled hesistantly, but friendly toward each other. "Come on in."
Terrance left the door slightly ajar, letting the rays of the sun to warm the room. He sat down at the typical table in all hotels.
"How was your day?" Samantha asked, sitting down across from Terrance.
"Interesting. Got a call to go to will reading from an uncle that barely had a dime and cared little about anyone. How 'bout you?"
"Really?? That's odd, but it sounds interesting. So you going back to Alabama?"
"Yes, for the weekend. That's the damnest thing: I have to stay for the weekend. Which is crap, since I need the money here." Terrance reflects with annoyance.
"Who knows, maybe Sal left you something." Samantha touches Terrance's hand. The warmth is immediate for both.
"I doubt it, he was a gloater. He didn't like Jerry, my father, much. But I get a free airline trip."
"Would you like some company?"
"What, you not working this weekend? There's a big convention, you know..."
Samantha hesistates, then responds, "Well, that's the thing -- I'm tired of it. It's just --"
"I understand. You don't have to go into it." Terrance squeezes her hand and she smiles.
"I need some time -- to get things straight -- and maybe a trip would help." Samantha suggests.
"Sure thing. I'll ask this lawyer to add a extra passenger, he seemed able to get things done."
"You sure it won't be a problem?" Samantha asks, knowing the answer.
"Sure. What could possibly go wrong at a will reading." Terrance unworried about the trip, the will or Wendy, his ex.
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