garrattj

Five-Minute fiction - 00:20-00:25

And the car just exploded. Can you explain to me, again, why this was a good idea? Dan said watching the obligatory flaming tire roll slowly toward him.

Well, we have to make it as cinematic as possible. I didnt even do anything to make sure that tire could roll toward us, it just happened, Patch said. He stepped out from behind the bench and Dan had the urge to punch him.

Look, I dont even know what you expect to accomplish by this? And last time I checked I dont think my insurance covered explosions.

Yeah, yeah. Dont worry. You worry too much, you know that? Ive always said that you worry too much. You need to learn to relax, to mellow our, you know?

No, Patch, I dont know. Explain to me how Im supposed to feel after having you blow up my automobile?

You could have been in it when it happened?

Dan paused. It was a logical supposition, but for the sake of the thing he hit Patch.

Ow! Cmon that wasnt necessary!

No, but it felt good. Now, what do we do about the flaming tire? Just let it roll on?