Saturday, March 13, 2010

Oh yeah, the Senator and I go way back.

Totally ignoring that fact that it looked like Ben, Tim, and Mark were just in Tim's office, we venture back to the hospital, where Senator Hatcher is recovering while wearing The Golden Shirt Of Strength And Resilience. He also seems to have had a little time to think and this near-death experience has put the whole Paradise Lake issue in another perspective. Perhaps there is a middle ground that can somehow be reached. Perhaps it doesn't have to be my way or the highway. (Wow. That's a little unexpected from a Senator/government person. Who are you and what have you done with the Senator?) One can't help but wonder if this new point of view has something to do with the fact that The Jack Elrod Ball has been at the Senator's side, perhaps helping to give him this new point of view. (Amazing thing, The Jack Elrod Ball. It should run for President, just like Batman.)
Later, even Tim seems to be coming around, finally realizing that perhaps that fabled middle ground can indeed be reached. Yes indeed, this could usher in a new era for the Paradise Lake area. (Thank you, Jack Elrod Ball! We'll have to throw you a parade.) Leaving the hospital, Tim and Mark run into Senator Wallace, who is heading over to check up on his buddy Senator Hatcher, a lovely bouquet in his hand. Now, I don't want to think badly of the Senator, and I really want to believe that he and the Senator are actually friends who go bowling and fishing and chat about the grandkids, but just remember, The Wicked Witch Of The West used flowers too. Better check those out, Mark, just to be sure.

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