I could use some insight here for a better ending y'all...
[Scene opens at the point of a bluff in Boyd, TX. At dawn a cop knocks on the window of an unfamiliar car, rousing the two sleeping, hung-over, 16-yr-old boys inside.]
Cop: (yelling from outside) Mornin’.
Ryan: (shaking Kyle - the driver) Dude, wake up. Cop.
Kyle: (peering sleepily out of the window) Ah shit.
Ryan: What do we do?
Kyle: (rolling down window) I don’t remember calling down to the lobby for a courtesy call.
Cop: Why are you boys sleeping up here? Big party last night?
Kyle: Naw, just passing through. We’re professional football players on our way back to Denver for off-season practice.
Cop: I don’t take kindly to bullshit. I’ll take your license though.
Kyle: The fake or the real one?
Cop: Hand me your entire wallet and get out of the car please.
Ryan: Dude, you don’t even have a fake. What are you doing?
Kyle: (gets out of car handing cop wallet) I had $200 in there when I handed it to you.
Cop: (opens wallet – it’s empty) (to Kyle) Sit your ass down.
Kyle: Yes SIR. Just… whatever you do - don’t look in the trunk.
Cop: (begins searching car)
Kyle: I know that legally you need my permission to search my vehicle.
Cop: (turns to Kyle) The only thing I need is for you to stop talking.
Kyle: No worries - I consent. If you just ask nicely I’ll tell you where the drug paraphernalia is.
Cop: You’re gonna get yourself in some trouble if you don’t stop runnin’ that mouth of yours boy.
Kyle: I’m just trying to be compliant officer. After all, it’s my duty as an Amurrrcan.
Cop: I may be old, but I understand sarcasm… and I caution you to be careful with it.
Kyle: Oh gol. Did you hear that Ryan? We could get jail time for our tone. Hide your Nikes. Not wearing cowboy boots is probably a felony offense here.
Cop: I’ve had about enough of you, kid.
Kyle: I’m not sure what you mean by that. Sir.
Cop: (glares at kyle)
Kyle: (sits on rock)
Cop: (continues tearing though Kyle’s car)
Kyle: That is a beautiful ass crack you have there, sir. Does the academy require a certain size backside to perform your strenuous activities?
Ryan: Seriously dude. Shut up.
Cop: You’d do good to listen to your buddy here.
Kyle: Oh I don’t listen to Ryan. There’s something about convicted rapists that isn’t so trustworthy.
Ryan: Kyle. Really? Not this time, please.
Cop: (to Ryan) You think it’s acceptable to take advantage of women?
Ryan: No sir. I would never do anything of the sort! I treat… women… very well!
Cop: (still tearing through car)
Ryan: I like to take things slow.
Kyle: (kicks rock)
Ryan: I mean. I have GREAT respect for women. I love my Mom.
Cop: (Moves to trunk)
Ryan: If you had a daughter. I would treat her like… like... a princess.
Cop: That’s about enough boy.
Kyle: I still don’t know what you’re looking for. You haven’t even asked us procedural questions. Is the Toys ‘R’ Us open in town? I’d like to pick myself up a shiny police man badge like yours.
Cop: You’re full of piss and vinegar this mornin’. You boys been drinking?
Kyle: Oh, no sir. I choose not to consume that vile liquid.
Cop: (squints at Kyle, then to Ryan) And you boy?
Ryan: I don’t.. (looks at Kyle) I can’t … I.. I… yes sir. I did it. I had a beer. But just a beer!
Kyle: Ugh, you dumbass. Oh, not you sir. I have utmost respect for authority figures. My acquaintance, Ryan. He is a gigantic dumbass as you are now well aware.
Cop: I’m gonna need you to step out of the vehicle son, and come over here for a breathalyzer test.
Ryan: But… what?! But I was honest with you.
Cop: You want me to be proud of you for not lying? God DAMN… you kids these days.
Cop: Alright son, blow long and hard until I say to stop.
Kyle: Using that line turns you on a little, admit it.
Ryan: (laughs, ruining breathalyzer test)
Cop: Again. You know what to do.
Ryan: (blows)
Cop: Congratulations. You came up zeros. You next, boy.
Kyle: Gladly.
Cop: Annnd zero’s. You’re lucky you had time to sleep that off.
Cop: As for you, son. I’m gonna need your license to write you this ticket.
Ryan: BUT. (looking to Kyle and back) I blew zeros.
Cop: However, you admitted to alcohol consumption which in Boyd, is illegal for an underage fella such as yourself.
Ryan: Unbelievable.
Kyle: I’m actually quite astounded by his ability to memorize these laws. It must mean he can read. Amazing.
Cop: You’ll get yours, kid. I can promise you that.
Kyle: Why, what EVER could you mean sir?
Cop: And I hope it’s me who gives it to you.
Kyle: Are you coming on to me sir?
I thought this was really funny. Kyle's lines are basically everything you want to say to a cop when you're pulled over and I think it worked really well in the story. I actually liked the ending because the whole scene is just a slice of life of these three characters, so it seems fine for the scene to stop there for me. This was a really quick read (and a great title as well) and was a lot of fun. Good job!
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ReplyDeleteThis story is hilarious. Cops are so annoying sometimes and I love how Kyle is so sassy to him. I also like that the reader can tell that Ryan is outraged/scared by Kyle's remarks without you having to say that. Loving the showing not telling! I agree with Connor that is was a great and quick read! Great job!
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This was so funny! I live like 10 minutes from Boyd and I have some friends who have acted just like this when they have been pulled over. I loved the interaction between the cop and guys. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha ha. This is great! I loved the ending! I love the dialogue and the comment about cowboy boots. I read this twice and laughed both times.
ReplyDeleteAli, this is all you. Your personality shines through your writing so seamlessly, I love it. I've always enjoyed your wit in person, and it shows in your writing too. The dialogue is fantastic. Good job.
ReplyDeleteReally funny commentary. The dialogue is perfect for a situation like this. I have a similar friend who has a sarcastic humor and tends to push authoritative figures and I thought you captured that brilliantly
ReplyDeleteLOVED THIS!! Ali, your writing is incredibly funny and wonderful. The sexual references made me cry with laughter. The character you brought to each of the characters brought me so much joy! Boys will be boys. I think for the ending, you need to have Kyle get arrested. Honestly, if I was a cop, I would have thrown him in the back of the car the moment he mouthed off. Anyways, it was awesome!! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteThe dialogue in this story was classic. I love the blunt nature of Kyle and his ruthlessness toward the cop. You have a great writing style and I love reading your stories. It was great how Kyle said everything we wish we could say to an actual cop when we get in trouble. Again you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteAli I love the way you write, I am always so excited when you post something new because I know it will make me smile and laugh. I caught a typo though. You had Kyle say oh gol, I think you meant oh god. As for the ending I like it but it feels like you just kind of wrapped it up without much explanation. I wonder if the cop calls parents since they are underage and the parents are just as much of a smart ass? I don't know I loved the story though. Also made me smile that you used Denver :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Job!!!