It’s Wednesday/Friday again! Today’s picture prompt, provided by our Fairy Blog Mother, Rochelle, was taken by Lucy Fridkin. Thanks to both of you.
The whump-whump of the tug’s motor was the only heartbeat Jason needed to hear.
He liked people alright;
even got married – once.
But he loved isolation best, so the knock on the wheelhouse, and whispered, “May I board?” surprised him.
So did the way his best friend, Alice, looked.
“Roger . . .” Her bruised eye said it all.
“I’ll take care of it.”
After drink took Roger into a deep sleep aboard My Mistress, Jason drained the fuel, hooked her up to his tug and headed north out of the harbor.
Ten days and much shouting later, Jason cut his payload adrift on the frigid Bering Sea.
Up From the Ashes 
Dear Alicia,
I take it that Roger was aboard the other boat. He needs to sleep with the fishes. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yep, Roger was on the boat, shouting at Jason all the way up. Thanks for reading.
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Something tells me he’s going to have to do away with Alice as well sooner or later
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Gosh! I hadn’t thought of that. I hope not – after all, she’s his best friend.
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She knows too much
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Great way to get revenge. Good work.
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Thanks. A little light-hearted this week! I do believe revenge can be sweet. Thanks
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I think there are friends you would do anything for… I would guess that nothing was ever found out about Roger.
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I have at least two friends that I say, “I would walk through hot coals for him/her.” I’m glad I’ve never needed to meet that challenge, but I do believe I would. Roger who?
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Neat story, but I really like your comment above ‘A little light-hearted this week!’
Yeah, a bit of wife-beating and murder in a 100-word story is just a chuckle!
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You just made me spew coffee! I thought about that after I wrote it. I MEANT for this one to be all kinds of light-hearted when I started. A tug boat captain, happy with his little tug, warm inside the cabin … then, before I knew it, the story took an evil twist. Guess I hadn’t caught up yet!
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Jerk deserves to be taught a lesson, but hopefully Jason isn’t setting himself up for a murder charge.. Still, I think they could use what Roger named his boat as a piece of evidence in the trial. 😉
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Oh! I was hoping someone would like the name. Thanks, Joy!
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Ha ha! I’m having fun reading the comments as much as the story….
Sorry Roger, you can’t beat up his best friend…
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The family of fishermen and women is a tight knit group.
I know, the comments are pretty fun, yes?
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Absolutely!
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Jeez… stupid computer… OK.. stupid user… Thought I clicked back to get back to Neal’s story!! Sorry about that… You can flush my two comments…
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Dear Alicia,
Gotta love a good friend with a handy tug. I enjoyed this tale for many reasons, not the least the way you said so much without words. And they lived happily ever after. Sweet, neat and cold.
Yours,
Doug
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One would hope so. Well, except for Roger. He didn’t make out so well. Thanks gobs for reading and leaving a comment. I miss your stories, Doug.
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Wow! I’m guessing Roger has a track record of this behave to earm such a final punishment? Love your scene setting Alicia – an effective way to show us your man’s character
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Thanks very much, Lynn. As I mentioned in another comment, this began as a warm fuzzy about how much Jason loved driving tugs then took an evil turn.
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Funny how stories do this to you sometimes. Take an unexpected turn
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Great take and I loved the way Jason dealt with the problem, cut it adrift where it can’t do any harm and you can’t hear the noise. Will Roger survive? There’s a chance. For a moment I thought Jason was going to sink the boat or set fire to it, which would have been very final and definitely attract a murder charge if found out.
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Thanks, Michael. God willing and the rain don’t come (an old saying of my Mother’s), Roger might survive. So glad you stopped by.
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“Justice” is done. I hope Jason remembered to trash Roger’s radio as well. Nice one!
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Oh! an excellent thought. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I didn’t see that coming – good one.
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Surprise to you and me both! Thanks for reading.
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Wow! Felt like I was there, Alicia! I like this story very much because there’s SO much going on in 100 words and it needs every mouthful to get the taste. Sensational!
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Thanks. You are very kind. I love it when you stop by.
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Aww, thanks. 🙂
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I was leaning forward reading this Alicia!
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Thanks for your kind words! Alicia
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Jason was a friend in need…Good one.
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And a friend indeed! Thank you.
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I’m with Dale, the comments are just as interesting as your story.
Clever write …
Isadora 😎
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What fun. It’s like two stories in one, then. Thanks.
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Nice build to the well deserved end. Loved the line “He liked people alright;
even got married – once.” So many layers hinted at.
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Thanks, Jason is a combination of two men in my life. A patient who was the kindest tug pilot I’ve ever known, and a fisherman who is a grand curmudgeon. Thanks for reading.
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hmm… this alice charcater seems interesting.
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Alice is Alice – a girl in need. Thanks for reading. I enjoy your comments.
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10 – 4, Roger Wilcox, over and out of the picture. Jason didn’t do anything wrong, just gave a buddy a little tow. Now, Roger can enjoy the peace and serenity of the Bering Sea.
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What a splendid reply. Thanks for the laugh.
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I was thinking of the radio, too. Otherwise: perfect murder. Maybe the battery ran empty, too, or whatever it is that fuels radios on boats… Harsh but efficient and seeing a Jerk punished is always so satisfying. Great writing.
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Thank you. I hadn’t thought of the radio…. Dang it! Still, I kinda’ hope Roger made it home – a better man perhaps?
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Oh this isn’t going to end well if Alice doesn’t agree with his methods.
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So true! Thanks for reading.
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Sadly Roger got home first after being rescued by a ice break. I fear for Alice and Jason
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To be continued…. Thanks, Michael.
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Eek, you do have a wicked streak, Alicia! A dark way to get even!
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NO! It wasn’t me – it was Jason. He took over the story. Thanks, Dawn. I hope you had fun at the reading on Friday. Alicia
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I did. I had hoped you’d be there… alas.
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We had a “surprise” guest! ‘Tis the season! I wish I could have been there.
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What a wonderful way to take revenge. No short sharp punishment but a lingering end.
Nicely told, a complete story in 100 words
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Thank you very much. Nice to hear from you. Merry Christmas.
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Wow, that’s some punishment!
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Perhaps it had been going on too long. Thanks for reading.
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Now that’s friendship!
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Yes, it is. Thanks for reading. Hope your holidays are merry.
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That’ll help Roger’s temper to cool down. Sounds like he had it coming. Jason’s a good friend to have around. Nicely set up and neatly solved. Very satisfying story.
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Thank you, Margaret. I’m glad you see Jason and Alice’s side of the story. Happy Holidays.
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I love it. Justice has prevailed. Bully pie for the sharks. Tasty.
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Possibly! Thanks for reading, Sarah.
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Well, I guess his friend doesn’t have to worry about being beaten anymore. He most certainly took care of it. Good writing, Alicia. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Yes, he did take care of it didn’t he? Thanks, Susan
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