Bittersweet Candy Bowl

30. Troubled Waters, original chapter posted 1/16/07

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*Mike falls through the air, looking pained.*
Mike: Ahh.. Oww..

*He lands in the river with a huge splash.*

*Sue, Daisy, and Lucy look petrified.*
Sue: I.. don’t think that was meant to happen..

*Mike flails in the water, panicking.*
Mike: Ack! AHH!! HELP ME!!

*He continues to wave his arms, shouting fearfully as the river takes him.*
Mike: The current’s really fast!! Someone help!!

*Daisy tears up and runs towards the river.*
Daisy: Mikie!! No!!
*Sue cries out.*
Sue: Grab onto something!!

*Mike struggles to grab hold of a rock in the water.*
Mike: Nghh!

*Mike, panicking, struggles to grip both hands on the rock.*
Mike: I can’t get a grip on it!!

Mike: Daisy!! Help!
*Daisy and Sue run over to him, distressed.*
Daisy: Mikie!!
Sue: Should I get someone?!
Mike: I don’t know how long I’ll be able to hold..!!

*David appears with a determined expression.*
David: Sue!! Daisy! Stop right there!!

David: I’ll save him!
*Daisy, with puppy-dog eyes, clasps her hands together and blushes.*
Daisy: David..

*David jumps through the air with a heroic grin.*
David: Here I come to save the day!

*David lands on the rock, accidentally stomping on Mike’s hand. Mike freezes up in pain.*

*David crouches down and extends a hand to Mike, smiling stupidly.*
David: Let me guide you to freedom!
*Mike lets go of the rock and clutches his hand in agony.*

*Mike gets carried away by the current.*
Mike: Aughhhh!!
*David opens his eyes and is surprised as Mike’s hand floats away from him.*
David: ?

*Mike flaps his arms in the water, screaming.*
Mike: HELP!! HELP!!

*Daisy and Sue look aghast.*
Daisy and Sue: …

*They scowl at David.*
David: Haha, whoops!
*David smiles sheepishly and scratches his head.*