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Tanya inquired as to how he planned to open and close the show. He explained, wrote, ate and drank at the same time. The mad scientist would be second in this show. Eddie wanted to build a zoo cage, enclosing two large trees and two actresses dressed like leopards hissing warnings from the tree tops, being as catty as possible, more amusing than frightening, a welcome committee of the strangest sort to commence the show.” Eddie. You are having way to much fun,“ Tanya stated the obvious as he looked up from the notebook and nodded. His eyes sparkled.” Wanna do it again?“ he asked, reaching over and opening her robe.” You are going to break your toys if you handle them too rough or wear them out. I’ m getting a little sore, like on our honeymoon,“ she admonished, removing his hand from her breast.
The beer bottle on Tanya’ s side of the bed was almost empty as Eddie got up and began to gather empty plates. Swirling the contents was his way of asking if she wanted the rest. She shook her head and Eddie downed the last few sips in one swallow. He took the dishes and beer bottles to the kitchen, checked the windows and doors and returned to the warmth of the bed. The lamp on Tanya’ s side was already off and she was curled under the thick comforter. He joined her and was lulled to sleep by her deep rhythmic breathing. He woke trembling and running from the dream. The dogs were chasing him again as the alarm clock sounded. Eddie was happy for the interruption. He thought the faces of the dogs resembled some of the men sitting around the large conference table.
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