The Reunion Call
Finishing off the long neck Lowenbrau that he rescued from extinction last century TJ watched with a bleary civil eye the credits that acknowledged all those who told the story about the latest fist fight between the lizard and gorilla.
“You two got me to subscribe to this streaming service,” TJ took the swig, as the final page scrolled to a complete ending.
Something made the middle-aged successful investor not reach for the remote control. Suddenly, flashing right in front of him was another tease announcing the reunion special for “Comrades in Arms,” a lovely British flat sit com about three wankers and their ladies. Starring the states favorite cover model, Buddy Jo the show ran a whole decade sparking worldwide tabloid coverage claiming, ‘there was laughter on every floor in the rent house.’
“I made some good money on that,” TJ reflected, “lost the one thing I ever loved, but made a nice buck.”
Looking outside his riverfront view to his east coast apartment that resided on America’s sunny side the orange tint started to rise above the horizon, “in an hour it will be a new day.” Then TJ realized that it was almost mid-morning tea break across the pond and that is when he reached for the cell phone.
After pressing a few buttons, a female voice answered, “Lloyd’s Video Rental and Distribution,”
Recognizing his voice, the receptionist could be heard saying, “Lloyd, Mr. Hooker on line one,”
And from the distance the response came, “we only have one line.”
Coming over Lloyd took the earpiece from his staff member, “Be Kind We Find the Time to Show Your Movie to Those Who Do Not Want to Stand on a Bloody Line,”
“Hello, Lloyd, how’s the business in the cinema?”
“Good,” Lloyd answered, “TJ how is that script coming about the sniper in Times Square?”
“Oh Lloyd, you know I gave that idea up when we made a fortune on ‘Comrades in Arms’,”
Having a nice laugh Lloyd retorted, “you should update it TJ, set it in Picadilly Circus and call it, The Bloody Bloodbath,” suddenly the cash register rang for no apparent reason and Lloyd took the hint about his last comment.
“I hear there is a new reunion episode of ‘Comrades in Arms’ being streamed very soon.”
“Yeah, fans all wrote the story,” TJ listened about the 21st century version to his characters,
“That sounds great.” A strong inflicted voice was staged by the writer.
“You will get a percentage,” Lloyd explained hearing the cash register open then close once again for no apparent reason.
“That sounds even better,” TJ retorted, “well how do you all say over there, Tally Ho.”
“Have a good morning,” Lloyd replied, and both hung up.
“Who was that?” The counter girl inquired.
“Buddy Jo,” that was ‘Comrades in Arms’ original writer, “TJ,” and right there Lloyd stopped the jokes.
“So do you know when I will get paid?” Buddy Jo honestly wanted to know, “for ‘Comrades in Arms’ first season?”
“As I explained when the show ran season 1-3 checks are almost ready to be cut and the rest are dependent on the success,”
“The success of number four ‘Reunion’ when he runs at Plumpton Races later today” Buddy Jo finished the sentence.
A few minutes later TJ visited the refrigerator where he pulled out a frozen chicken then proceeded to stroll out into the mist starting to feel the warmth to the hopeful glow. Nearing the river a gator appeared, “Yeah, I showed them,” TJ stated to the Izod icon, “we took one of their British T.V. stars and what?”
Flinging the food TJ appreciated the snappy thank you.
“That is right I wrote that scene and I bought this place with the money,” he proudly announced, “bon Appetit.”
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