Zombie Rules (Book 2): Z14 by Achord David

Author:Achord, David [Achord, David]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Published: 2013-12-30T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 33 – Rowdy

Rowdy didn’t leave. In fact, he parked his bus beside the barn and declared himself the guest of honor. That was three days ago. During that time, he alternated between being drunk or hung over. This morning he was sitting at the kitchen table with us, holding his head with one hand and unsteadily holding his cup of coffee with the other.

I watched him with growing irritation. Julie and Andie noticed my mood and made small talk with each other. I caught Julie glancing at me and gestured with my head. We were so close now it was like we could read each other’s minds.

“C’mon Andie, let’s go check on Prancer.” Andie looked confused, but Julie grabbed her by the hand and they walked out.

“Rowdy, it’s time you and me had a man-to-man talk.” I said. He set his coffee down and groaned.

“Oh, Zach, not now.” He said with a groan.

“I’m afraid so.” I replied. He glared at me with bloodshot eyes.

“No offense kid, but I’m a grown ass man. How old did you tell me you are, seventeen?” He waved me off with a flick of his hand and sipped his coffee. “You’re all just a bunch of kids.”

“For your information Rowdy, if you care to take a look around you’ll see that not only have us kids survived, but we have thrived in the face of almost overwhelming odds. Now, we’re going to have a little talk. I’ll do the talking, and you’ll do the listening.” He sighed heavily but finally nodded.

“First, no more playing your guitar and caterwauling in the middle of the night. Sound carries at night, and you’re going to attract unwanted visitors to our doorstep.”

Rowdy chortled. “I wasn’t caterwauling, I was serenading the ladies. And for your information, they’re interested. At least one of them was peeking at me out of the curtain last night.”

“That was me. I was debating on whether or not to shoot you.”

He looked at me and realized I was serious. He stopped grinning. “Oh.”

“Second, you’re going to have to start pulling your weight around here if you plan on staying, and I’m not talking about singing for your supper. I’m talking about work ball busting work. There’s always something to do around here, and plenty of it.” Rowdy set the coffee down, held his head in his hands and groaned.

“Third, you really need to cut down on your drinking. I can only imagine what you went through this past year, but believe me we all have our own stories.” He peeked at me to see if I was serious. I changed my tone. “I’m not saying quit completely, just slow it down. You drink yourself silly every night and then you feel like shit all day. It has to change. You’ve got to slow it down. Otherwise you’re going to kill yourself. ”

He groaned again. “Anything else?”

“Not at the moment, but there will be. I really need an extra hand around here, and I’d like for you to stay.

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