THE SCENE: Suppertime, Monday night. Family is gathered around table, eating.
The two older boy children are discussing what they would like their mom to make for supper the next night.
SON NO.2: "Mom, you know what you should make? Milk!"
All three children chuckle and chortle to imagine that.
MOTHER: "What, do you think I'm a cow?"
She shakes her head and laughs.
SON NO.2: "Yes, you are!"
The mother slowly turns her head toward him.
SON NO.2: "Uh, I mean no! You're pretty! You're the skinniest woman in the world!"
There is a moment of silence, then the mother bursts into laughter.
MOTHER: "Boyo, you just saved your life. Keep that up and girls will fight over who gets to be your girlfriend."
The son smiles and blushes.
END SCENE
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