A children’s story by Brandon Gregory
Copyright © 2017 Brandon Gregory
[friendly man waving]
Hi, I’m the manager of this liquor store. I’ve got to go run some errands. Could you watch things for me until I get back? Oh, and remember:
[friendly man pointing]
Don’t let the pigeon hit the sauce!
[friendly man walks off, pigeon peeks in]
[pigeon talking]
Holy fuck, I thought he’d never leave!
Listen, I’ll level with you. I need a drink. Like, now. Whaddaya say?
[pigeon surprised]
No? Shit!
[pigeon wide-eyed]
C’mon, man, my wife just left me and I’ve got the shakes! Help a bird out!
[pigeon frantic]
NO??! WHAT THE HELL, MAN! I NEED IT!
[pigeon looking sly]
Heeeey, I’ve got an idea. Let’s play a game. It’s called get me some fucking beer.
Please, man, I’m begging you!
[pigeon angry]
Well, fuck you! I guess I’ll have to take matters into my own hands!
[pigeon leaving]
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…
[pigeon looking crazy holding two bottles of wine]
HA HA! I FOUND THESE IN THE BACK ALLEY! ALREADY DRANK ONE!
[pigeon looking crazy]
YOU WANNA FIGHT, MOTHERFUCKER?
THINK YOU CAN TAKE ME? BOOZE MAKES ME FUCKING INVINCIBLE!
[pigeon looking sick]
Uhh… I don’t feel so well.
[pigeon vomits]
[pigeon passes out in his own vomit]
[pigeon on floor, friendly man walks in]
[pigeon on floor, friendly man looks perturbed]
Damnit! I gave you one job!