Rock 'n roll!

Marty wants to rock

 

Marty heard a tapping sound at his window.

Tap-tap, tap-tap!

"Hey, Marty, open up!"

 Marty quickly drew back the curtain and saw his pal, Stuart, gazing at him through the glass with a giant grin on his face. Raising the window, he said, "Hey, man, what gives?"

Stuart shoved a concert ticket in his face. "The Stones, man! I got you a ticket--see?"

Marty snatched the ticket from Stuart's hand, devoured it with his eyes and cried, "Far out, man!"

Stuart giggled and caused the tall ladder he stood on to wobble. Grabbing hold of the window sill, he told Marty, "C'mon, man, let's go before I fall off of here!"

A look of dread consumed Marty's face. "I can't."

"Why not?"

"I'm grounded, man; pinned down by the big, fat thumb of oppression."

His eyes glazing over, Stuart could only mutter, "Bummer."

Honk! Honk!

Stuart looked over his shoulder. "They're here for us, man! We gotta go!"

Marty gazed at the ticket in his hand. R-O-L-L-I-N-G  S-T-O-N-E-S

Honk! Honk!

Stuart, in his most authoritative voice, said, "Marty, you only live once."

Marty pounded his fist on the window sill and replied, "Yeah, man, you only live once! Screw 'em--I'm going to the concert! Rock and roll!"

Stuart carefully climbed down the wobbly ladder, then steadied it for Marty. About half way down, Marty grumbled, "Aw, crap, I forgot something," and climbed back up to his room. Moments later, he came back out and made his way down to the ground.

Stuart asked, "What'd you forget?"

Marty shook a bottle of pills at him, grinned, and said, "These."

The two climbed into the awaiting car and sped away from the Gentle Days old folks home like they were going to a fire. The guy driving asked, "Alright, who brought the pills?"

"I did!", replied Marty.

 "What are they--uppers? Acid?"

"No, man--Viagra."

 

The End

Author's Note

I don't know where this came from.

Reviews

[Norman 223]

Who were the pills really for, Samuel? I know Mick Jagger was always going on about that he can't get no satisfaction.. So why did he have to bother with wearing a knighthood ?? 😁
But with a plot as wobbly as that ladder , it was a great giggle - so thanks for that .
Norm.

[Samuel Dickens]

Heh-heh, yeah ol' Mick and crew will probably want some of those pills. I'm happy it gave you a giggle.

[Marie]

I had to laugh when I came to the end of this great story, Sam. I love the language spoken by the young ones of that era! Going to see The Rolling Stones was a big deal back then. Can't believe they are still around! The pills were a big surprise and can't help wondering why a young man would need Viagra! Feel an innocence in his aura! I love that he broke loose from being grounded without thinking of the consequences if his escape was discovered. All grown up, yet not grown up at all! That is the amazing thing about being young, Sam! We can never imagine being or growing old until we reach that age barrier and then, all we have are the memories to look back on. At the time, we think we are having fun, but what we are doing is making memories. I so enjoyed reading this succinct story and with a humble heart, I thank you so very much for the giggle! Thank you so very much for sharing, Sam...

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you so much, Marie. I'm pleased to know you enjoyed it.

[Marie]

I truly did enjoy it, Sam. Wonderful story! Thank you very much for sharing...

[Lorry]

And the crowd and the group all joined in, rocking and a rolling in their rocking chairs.
But they were there man! 😊

[Samuel Dickens]

Let's get us some really tall rocking chairs so we can see over the crowd!

[Azifwecare]

Hahaha😅🤣😂loved this fast tale. I wished I'd had a friend to remind me of that YOLO (you only live once) I probably would have actually lived a lot more.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. I'm glad it made you laugh.

[SweetNutmeg]

Wherever this came from, we are lucky you listened to your muse. Thank you for sharing this delightful little romp. There was a news story a while back about two men in Germany, missing from their assisted living facility, that were found at a heavy metal festival. It happens.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks. Never too old to rock n roll, right?

[john l smith]

yes, you only go around once and better enjoy it as much as possible

[Samuel Dickens]

So true. Thanks.

[Stella Armour]

Haha, loved it !

sure was hoping to get some satisfaction..

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. Maybe the "boys" got some? (Satisfaction)

[Stella Armour]

lol..... well old men are still young boys at heart.... always hoping .

[Relic]

hahahaha. Good one Sam. Your stories are timeless and always entertaining.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. You validate my effort to entertain.

[Tony Jordan]

Well you got me good and proper. I had visualised the guys in the 60's just as you wanted me too - you rogue lol - the 'grounded' idea was a great red herring Samuel.
A masterclass in sleight of words.
:)))

[Samuel Dickens]

Yeah, I guess I was a little tricky. Glad you liked it, and thanks for reading.

[Tina H.W.]

The title beckoned me as I love The stones :) I really loved this! I don't want to say too much about the progress of the story as it would kind of give it away, but...nice twist! It made me smile and then laugh. I found it heart-warming. Thank you for sharing. Loved it! :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Tina. A bit of humour was my aim. (I love the stones, too.)

[Tina H.W.]

No problem at all. It was entirely my pleasure :)