[Marvin's] World of Deadheads by Paul Atreides

Author:Paul Atreides [Atreides, Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-04-30T22:00:00+00:00

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Later in the day, all seven deadheads sat in their own little group eating and drinking what they’d pilfered from the bar and buffet. Tommy glanced over to watch two couples sitting in the sand not far from them. One of them reached into a backpack, pulled out a small baggie, waved it at his friends, and nodded toward the other side of the hill. Heads turned toward the main gathering of passengers, swiveled back and indicated agreement.

Tommy had watched this with a great deal of interest, elbowed Mike and jutted his chin toward the activity. Mike smiled when Tommy leaned in and whispered, “I’m gonna score some. What d’ya think, wanna join me?”

“I think it would be perfect. Get two. Maybe we can get Mr. Tightass over there,” he whispered back with a nod toward Marvin, “to loosen up.”

Tommy giggled. “You got it.”

“What’re you two jokers cooking up now?” Marvin asked.

“Just a little, um, entertainment for later, Brody.”

Tommy kept an eye on the baggie. When the small group disappeared over the sand dune, Tommy glanced over to make sure Marvin was otherwise occupied, stuck his hand into the bag and pulled out a closed fist.

“What did you do, wipe the poor guy out?” Mike asked him when Tommy opened his hand enough for a peek.

Tommy stashed three joints in his shirt. “Dude, I got nothin’ on this guy. He’s got enough doobies in there to last me a month.”

Dennis broke the long pause in conversation. “The sun’s starting to dip. Means they’ll start packing up soon.”

Mike gave a smile around the group. “How long do you think we have?”

“Mmm. Two, two-and-a-half hours maybe. Why?”

“Tommy and I would like to invite everyone on a little trip.”

Tommy laughed. “Nice choice of words, Mike. I couldn’t have phrased it better myself.”

“Where would you take us on this tiny spit of sand we haven’t already been?” Mel piped up.

Tommy rose and headed for the dune with Mike close behind.

“Follow us to never-never land, me mateys,” Tommy hollered. “We’ll lead you to the treasure, arrrgghh.”

“Does he always steal lines from films?” Connie asked.

“Always,” Marv replied and stood to follow. “I told him he’s seen too many.”

“He’s a bit of a goofball, but he’s cute.” Dennis commented as he watched the men march up the tiny rise; Tommy pretending to walk on a peg-leg.

The rest of the group caught up and when they could see the lowering sun, but not the ship’s crew or fellow passengers, they stopped and sat under a copse of palm trees.

Tommy pulled the joints from his shirt pocket. “This, my friends, is treasure indeed. Who would like to share in the bounty?”

“Better yet, who’s got fire to get them started?” Marvin reached out to grab one.

“Really, Brody? You’re up for this?”

“What? I’m not that much of a tight-ass,” Marv said, to let Mike know he’d heard the earlier comment. “Did you forget some of the frat parties we both attended? Now, who’s got a light?”

Nancy pulled a lighter from her bag and handed it to Marvin, who did the honors and took the first two hits.

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