The Christmas Invitation
Mick had been in Police
work for 25 years. Finally sick of the stress, he quits his
job and buys 50 acres of land in Alaska as far from humanity
as possible. He sees the postman once a week and gets
groceries once a month. Otherwise it’s total peace and
quiet. After six months or so of almost total isolation,
someone knocks on his door. He opens it and a huge, bearded
man is standing there. ‘Name’s Cliff, your neighbor from
forty miles up the road. Having a Christmas party Friday
night. Thought you might like to come at about 5:00….’
‘Great’, says Mick, ‘after six months out here I’m ready to
meet some local folks Thank you.’
As Cliff is leaving, he stops. ‘Gotta warn you. Be some
drinking’…’
‘Not a problem’ says Mick. ‘After 25 years in the business,
I can drink with the best of ‘em’.
Again, the big man starts to leave and stops. ‘More ‘n’
likely gonna be some fighting’ too..’
‘Well, I get along with people, I’ll be all right!. I’ll be
there. Thanks again.’
‘More’n likely be some wild sex, too,’
‘Now that’s really not a problem’ says Mick, warming to the
idea. ‘I’ve been all alone for six months! I’ll definitely
be there. By the way, what should I wear?’
‘Don’t much matter. Just gonna be the two of us.’
