Turn On the News

By Nate Feldman

Brian is in his living room. He is watching his favorite show on TV. His wife Elizabeth comes into the room.

Elizabeth: You have to turn on the news.

Brian: Why? What’s going on?

Elizabeth: My favorite actor is in town. He is doing a performance at the university.

Brian: The show isn’t over.

Elizabeth: Come on Brian. Turn on the news!

Brian: All right.

Brian turns on the news. It is a news story about Elizabeth’s favorite actor.

Elizabeth: It’s too quiet. Turn it up.

Brian turns up the volume on the TV.

News: The performance will be going on from 6:30-8:30 tonight. There are still tickets available.…..

Elizabeth: Oh, we have to go Brian!

Brian: I’m not in the mood.

Elizabeth: Come on Brian! This is a once in a lifetime event. Get up, put on some nice clothes, and let’s go!

Brian: All right. You are lucky I get along with you most of the time.

Elizabeth: You get along with me all of the time.


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