Mike is enjoying his after birthday messages when the power goes out. His neighbor from the unit behind, taps on his back door.
“You lost power too? How about the ladies?”
“They’re fine. Anyone else in the complex without power?”
“I dunno, you’re the first one I’ve asked. Did you call it in?”
“Yeah. They’ll get on it. . . .”
“As long as the freezer doesn’t thaw, we’re good.”
“Hell, if it’s off too long, put it all on the back porch and it’ll keep. Lock it in the cabinet so the animals don’t get at it, and it’ll be fine.”
“Not a bad idea. See you later, bro. I’m going to bed.”
It sounded like a good idea to me too. I kind of wished that Simone was there, but I knew I was gonna have to ride this one out by myself. Me and my pal Dick…
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