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unknown116 says,
Once upon a time there was a man by the name of Furby McHamburglar.ba_miracle says,
Made destitute and turned criminal after a failed company merger.marymc says,
Feeling he had no other option, he began a truly unusual venture.accidentaltourist says,
He packed three shirts, one pair of pants, one pair of shoes, and left his home, taking his cat in a carry bag and his goldfish in a Ziplock bag.unknown116 says,
His journey took a sad turn when his cat ate the gold fish.maryjane31 says,
However, being of a resilient nature, he continued on his way. He stopped at a roadside diner where he met a friendly woman named Eleanor.Dragonflower says,
She lived by herself, just off the main highway. She grew organic vegetables and flowers, which she sold to the owner of the diner. Eleanor also sang at the local nightclub, called The Wandering Soul.marymc says,
For Furby, it was as if she had ripped his heart from his chest and held it in front of him. She was everything he imagined a woman could be, yet never had the faith that such a woman existed.butterflyxxx says,
Could he dare to hope that this chance encounter could turn his life around? Yet even now, as they sat together drinking their coffee, he knew that the shadows of the past were pursuing him. Glancing toward the doorway he sawDragonflower says,
the black car he knew so well reflected in the glass. The FBI agent had tracked him down again."Eleanor, give me the keys to your house." he whispered.
marymc says,
She reached into her cleavage and pulled them out. "Do what you need to do", she said.unknown116 says,
He momentarily froze. His eyes stayed planted on Eleanor's breasts. But this was it, and he knew it. He grabbed the keys out of her hand and...Dragonflower says,
leaned over and gave her a kiss before running outside through the kitchen. Eleanor sat back, putting her fingers on her lips, wondering."Excuse me, ma'am," a deep voice with plenty of authority, interrupted her reverie. "Where did the gentleman go who was just sitting here you?"
lillybrook says,
"No hablo Ingles" she replied, and turned back to her coffee.Dragonflower says,
"This is your lucky day, I speak Spanish."Eleanor glanced up, surprised by his quick reply. He saw in a moment that she understood perfectly what he said. He took his overcoat off and slid into the booth, facing her.
unknown116 says,
Furby got outside safe and sound. Once the kitchen door shut behind him he slid past the dumpsters and down the dark side of the alley. He couldn't believe he left Eleanor alone. He looked down at the keys in his hand and knew what he had to do...