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me: Whoops, wrong turn.

partner: I told you not to do that.

m: I know, I know.

p: So, what’s ‘tort law’?

m: Hm?

p: No, turn there.

m: Right

p: No, left.

m: I know!

p: tort law.

m: That’s the law of opportunistic revenge services.

p: What? Like ambulance chasing?

m: Yeah, but sitting in a parking lot with brochures is less draining.

p: But you don’t get any exercise. Watch the road.

m: True. I am. Where are we going?

p: Back of the lot. But the accident was my fault.

m: You say, doesn’t matter. Their insurer would rather pay your medical than go to court. We can’t lose.

p: You’re crazy.

m: No, funny.

p: That’s why insurance rates are so high.

m: It’s the way of the world, babe.

p: Don’t call be babe.

m: I know—which reminds me: “The Big Chill” is on KOCE tonight.

p: Boring. How many times have you seen it?

m: Not for a long time! There’s his table.

p: It’s trite now, basically phony.

m: Well, you know I married you because you’re like Meg Tilly.

p: There he is. Watch out, you’re going to hit him.

m: Not.

p: Surprise!: You might have.

m: Yeah: good riddence.


 
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