need to go to extremes - but your everyday life does become more... familiar. You begin to recognise the faces - which is understandable, since they're the only ones you see any more. But the locals know me, and know it's been two months since my fiancйe Elaine and I have been together. Sure, we talk on the phone regularly and I've even dropped her a missive or two. But lonely- guy letters and long-distance calls are a poor substitute for a big kiss and a big, big hug. So they're goin' all-out to make it a special weekend. Holling's taking us to his favourite scenic spot so we can take a romantic photograph to send as a New Year's card, Chris Stevens is gonna play some of our faves on the morning show... Even Marilyn has promised not to drive me crazy, so I'm a happy camper. And you are not. - You got a little something for my throat? - You haven't swallowed in ten minutes. Not a good sign when you're runnin' 102. Great! Sorry. It should run its course in a couple of days. But I got a round-tripper waitin' in Anchorage. Well, you'd better cancel it. I can't do that. I got paid in advance. Well, you go up in an unpressurised cabin with your tubes clogged, you can easily do permanent damage to your eardrums. Call me old-fashioned, but I don't think it's worth the risk. You gotta have somethin' that can fix me up. Outside of rest and my bubbe's recipe for chicken soup, all we can do is let the virus run its course. Nine years in the twilight game and I never stranded a passenger before. - You tell him it was doctor's orders. - It's a her. I'm sure she'll forgive you. Poor gal's flying all the way in from New York City. By any chance is this "poor gal's" name Elaine Schulman? That's amazing. No, no... This is my fiancйe you are not flying in. This is impossible. I made the reservation through Charles Murphy and Sons, and you are... - Red's my nickname. - Can't your sons cover for you? Martin's four, Brett is two... The old lady said a family operation would give me a competitive edge. I paid you in advance! Doctor's orders. There's got to be someone, Ed. How about Charlie Bates? Is he a good pilot? When he's sober. No drunks, no felons and no one named Maggie. Her real name's Mary-Margaret. You gotta understand, Elaine is a nice person. Too nice. A vindictive piece of shrapnel like Maggie would gladly rip her to shreds to get back at me. - She'd do that? - You'd better believe she would. My pilot just flew in the door. Hey, Rick. The Don Johnson look is a bit out of date, but it looks all right on you. What? I'm in a jam. What are you doin' for the next few hours? - Sleeping. - Sleeping? Yeah. I flew out to Kodiak, over to Pingo Lake, down to Kenai, over to Seward, up to Talkeetna and back home again all in one day. What'll it take to persuade you to hop down to Anchorage on a mercy missiуn? Yeah, right. Save my spot, will ya? Thanks, Rick. Stop by the office next time you swallow poison. It doesn't look like Holling can take you on that trip tomorrow. It doesn't look like Elaine will make it either. - Where's Holling gonna be? - In bed. - You guys! - No. He's sick. And Holling doesn't get sick unless it's major. You never get sick if you live right and keep your negative vibes to yourself. - I'll stop by. - Would you? Charlie Bates has been on the wagon for three months. - Is he available? - Yeah. But his plane won't be out of the shop till Tuesday. OK. OK. Certain things were said regarding an air-conditioning unit, and I regret that. Go on. I imagine certain colourful phrases came out of your mouth that you regret as well. Go on. Elaine is flying into Anchorage today. - What time? - 2.15. - Well, I guess I'd better get going. - Wait... You'll do it? - Like to make other arrangements? - No, no, that's great. It's just... What? Being my fiancйe, Elaine is very special to me. I would hope so. I ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Брат на английском - текст Перегон на английском - текст Дюна на английском - текст Вторжение на английском - текст Светлячок на английском |