Tag: Cheyenne Wyoming

Mike gets woken from his nap by some sort of strange noise. He hasn’t made it out of bed when Sarena and his mother come over from Jesse’s apartment, pounding on his door. They tell him the apartment building’s been vandalized and he calls the police. “Mike? Mike!” Sarena spoke sharply. “Are you okay?” “Yeah.…

Steve drops Mike at his apartment before taking the sisters back home. Ma suggests, rather strongly, that he get some rest. He admits he’d far rather nap with Sarena, but his mother makes the conversation uncomfortable, telling him to think of something other than sex. “Go get a nap,” Ma chided. “A real one, with actual…

Mike has a short chat with Miss Parker, who looks extremely upset. She runs off to meet her friends, one of whom gives him the evil eye. Steve watches and asks him who she is. Mike explains. “Damn. But you never. . . .” “No! Oh, hell, no. I never did a thing with her.…

After lunch, Mike and Sarena are saying goodbye, but Steve keeps honking his horn, irritating Mike. “I’m gonna kill him,” I said. “He’s one dead shegetz.” Sarena gave me a funny look. “Not heard that before.” “Like a shiksa, only male.” I made a rude gesture, causing my mother to purse up her lips. I…

Ma, Sarena and Chester meet up with Mike and the others for lunch. They go back to the same restaurant where they ate the night before. Angie asks if it’s awkward keeping kosher. Chester shrugged, spreading his hands. “Sometimes. I used to eat like anyone else. I even had ham once in awhile. When Sarena’s…

Steve and Mike go outside so Steve can have a smoke. While there, Mike sees Miss Parker, who works there part time. He realizes, too late, that she has a crush on him. Mike calls Polly to let her know that surgery went well. Instead, he talks to Sarena who teases that he doesn’t want…

Mike and Steve are bored, so they explore the hospital, locate the gift show and coffee shop, where they have a second breakfast and chat. “How did a nice New York City boy like you end up here?” He held out his arms to indicated the entire city. “Car trouble.” I told him my tale.…

Not only do Chester and Ma join them for breakfast, Molly’s daughters arrive with the oldest daughter’s husband. I gave them a brief rundown on the events of the night. Not including the main event after I got home. Should I say, events? Five—yeah. . . . Okay, I’m pretty proud of myself. So sue…

After talking to the doctor, Mike makes the decision for Molly to get her pacemaker. She takes the news remarkably well. “All you had to do was ask,” I said, kissing Molly’s forehead. “Get better fast, Molly.” “Bastard.” “But a charming, intelligent and loveable one.” “Yeah, yeah. . . .” She drifted off again. “That’s…

Almost naked, Mike and Sarena are interrupted by Jessie knocking on the door. She’s very upset. Molly has had a heart attack. The ambulance takes Molly to the hospital and Mike gets dressed and follows. Molly has listed him as her next of kin. “You’re the son?” I put my hand over the phone. “Yeah.…