Bittersweet Candy Bowl

41. Invitation, original chapter posted 12/7/07

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Transcript

*Tess cups her hands around her mouth and yells loudly.*
Tess: GO!

*Mike, Chirpy, Blur, Yashy, Paulo, David, Amaya, Tess and Sue stand around several large piles of boxes. Mike runs by, wincing and holding a pile of boxes that’s beginning to topple. On top of the stack, Yashy and Blur try to keep the top box steady while Chirpy hovers worriedly nearby. David and Amaya smile, sitting on top of a pile of luggage while Paulo attempts to move it. Sue stands behind Tess, watching disapprovingly. Tess raises a commanding fist, playfully scowling.*
Tess: Move those lazy asses!
*Paulo grins and salutes Tess.*
Paulo: Right away babe! ♥
*Sue frowns, folding her arms over her chest.*
Sue: How very sexist.

*Daisy and Abbey walk up behind Tess, who glances over her shoulder. Tess smiles.*
Tess: Ah, there you are, Abbey!
*Daisy smiles cheerfully, holding onto Abbey’s wrist. Abbey looks dismayed.*

*Tess turns around to glare at Abbey.*
Tess: Thought you’d escape me, eh?
*Abbey looks anxiously at Tess.*
Abbey: I didn’t think I WAS escaping..

*Tess straightens up, smiling.*

Tess: We’ll be gone all week, so we’ll be missing your birthday..
*Daisy glances over to Abbey. He smiles, looking a little relieved.*
Abbey: Oh, that’s alright. I’m surprised you even remem--

Tess: So!
*Abbey is surprised by something.*

*The whole group gathers around a pile of presents in a pushcart. They all smile happily.*
Everyone: HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY, ABBEY!

Author commentary

Veronica: Damn, Tess, a private plane??? They don’t have to go through airport security and all that junk? How good is it having money, means you have a lot of plot conveniences and you make things convenient for me to DRAW!!!!!!