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.

[Will Neill]

Brilliant man, loved the two old rockers.
Will

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Will. I think I'd fit right in with those guys.

[SyberRose]

I think he wanted the viagra to give to Mick haa.He was the one who was going to need it...those groupies are something else...Ive seen them in action.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Rose. Yes, I'll bet you're right.

[Geon Quuin]

Stones are okay. Queen is better. them guys sound like they had fun.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks. One of the reasons I used the Stones is because of their age.

[Sheila Kline]

Yes, yes, yes!! Long live rock n roll, and the fabulous Stones, and memories as this!!
It is a delightful story with an especially delightful ending.......lol
You can certainly spin an interesting yarn my friend!! I wonder how much they enjoyed the concert! ...gee, I can certainly ask some stupid questions!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Sheila. I think they had a great time, but may have visited the ER later.

[roarke]

hahahaahahah YEAH MAN!!!!! I dig it the most.

and..... I DO know where it came from... lol

Great irony buddy. don't stop there. It's gold.

[Samuel Dickens]

Possibly a result of putting an Icie-Hot patch too close to me brain.

[Robin]

HA! this was perfect Sam! Long Live Rock and Roll !

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Robin.

[Renée]

lol Oh ! Dear Mr. Dickens.. where ever it came from it is perfection !!! Thank you for the chuckles ! ( :

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm glad it gave you those chuckles.

[Marie]

Wonderful..the punchline was in the third paragraph from the end..and the last line drove it home...

[Claire Twinn]

Loved this one Sam- hope it's me escaping like this in a few years time! I have a wonderful vision of an old man armed with love beads and viagra now!!!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Claire. One thing about it, those old rockers (Jagger, Van Morrison, etc) look much like Marty and his buddies.

[M.E.Lyle]

Hey Sam, tears are coming out of my eyes as I luagh so hard at this piece of art. You, Sir, are a genious. It's great to see you again. GO STONE..."I can't get NO satisfaction." This is where I learned how to use double negatives.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Mike. I'm glad it made you laugh. Tis good to see you again.