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cowandcalf · 4 years

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10.11. – Review and some musing

Since yesterday I'm thinking about how to start this review. I guess it'll end up being an ode to McDanno. Because let's be honest…still after such a long time, years of being in love, my love for the boys is a blazing fire. They make me sit on the edge of the couch, smiling stupidly, happy with what I witness what's happening between them. They make me sweat and grin and cry and gasp for air.

So, I start with the boys. Honestly, I've never expected season 10 to be so freaking full of McDanno moments. Gosh, I'm still a bit beside myself. For example, the scene in Steve's office. Danny…Danny. This handsome man (and the haircut! This freaking hot Mohawk, gah!!!) gets me twisted in knots because I try to find out what's he's up to. Danny doesn't normally admit to Steve his inner secrets. The way he confessed so openly why he has made up the mold story? Uh-huh. Intense. He shows feelings. Shows how much he was worried about Steve without being ironic and ranting and cutting the air to pieces with his hands. Intense. That what it was. And Steve? Steve takes Danny's confession in stride, kind of shifts on his seat and says he was touched. Steve doesn't really know what he should do with this piece of information even though he’s known it the whole time. It's kind of a load of emotions getting dumped on Steve only to grow in intensity a second later.

The bonsai comment? So not Danny-like, at least, not to the Danny I'm used to. He admits just openly that he's started that hobby for therapeutic reasons, telling there that he's not okay, that he's needed some support, some help from the shrink-corner and that's new. Did he visit a therapist? A psychologist? Does he still have sessions? Steve didn't ask any of this but the questions hang in the air. Danny, being just Danny, tells him of course, he doesn't normally inform everyone that he has a bonsai but he's just said it to Steve. So, he wants Steve to know and he even takes his miniature tree to Steve's house where he’s gong to trim this little precious tree with the special clipper doing this with a steaming cup of coffee beside him on Steve’s table only dressed in a flimsy shirt and old boxer shorts and Steve forgets how to breathe and decides to wear only sweat pants made of heavy cotton farbric. Not so easy to stretch. So, many hidden signs.

And what's with the burst pipe full of sewage? Yak, that's something traumatic when that happens, meaning Danny’s house was flooded with that stuff, ugh. At least, the bathroom and normally Danny would freak out, ranting, complaining, telling everyone how he's drawn the short straw from life. But none of this is happening. Danny smiles when he explains how the shit-smell has chased him out of his own home and he seeks refuge…at Steve's house. I'm sure he just made that story up, too and Steve knows this but still. Six to eight weeks! That's a long time and they haven't even mentioned where Danny would sleep. Maybe with Grace gone and Charlie growing older Danny feels lonesome and needs company.

But I can't get over Danny's sweet smile. The smile where he's asking Steve to let him crash at his place. It's a smile where one couldn't hide effectively enough the crush, they have one the one person that stands right in front of them. It's a sweet, tender, meaningful smile, uncommonly in Danny's repertoire to make faces. It's a gentle, genuine smile and it's connected to the stay at Steve's place. And normally Danny is the one who's annoyed and not Steve. Somehow the tables have turned and Danny tries to coax Steve into doing something Steve's not so fond of just for the fun of teasing Danny. Steve plays the annoyed one very well and all he can come up with are used towels. Ha!

Danny pushes boundaries twice in a short amount of time. He barges in Steve's door the first time without telling or calling or asking if it's okay with Steve. Now, just the same. He packs his bags and even takes his bonsai with him, stores his luggage in the office for Steve to see because Danny knows already Steve won't say no. So, what has Danny in mind? Living together for about two months? Jesus! I love this scene. It reveals Danny's softer side, an unexpected side. He wants to be with Steve that's a fact. And Steve lets him. I'm really curious about what's going on. Guys!!!! Ahhhh!

And the helicopter scene! That's another great McDanno moment. First, Danny jokes about animals although he loves animals. But he teases Steve about the gooses. And Steve comes up with the helicopter ride and doesn't even ask Danny if he's okay with it. He knows very well that Danny hates to fly with him. And oh, surprise! Danny goes! He jokes about the wild goose chase and Tani rolls her eyes at the boys! But Danny doesn’t scream and digs his heels in the ground just for the reason to show how much he doesn't want to be with Steve in a freaking helicopter, in the air!! Nope, he just went after Steve again with this mysterious smile.

As for the record, I…god…I loved seeing them paired up again, chasing bad guys, like in the old days. Time changes things, I get that but it was a great moment. And guess what. Steve is super correct and knows all the rules and is the pilot of the helicopter and yet he lets Danny use his cell although is highly prohibited and against the rules. But he lets Danny be. And Danny gives two shits about rules because they're in a no-fly zone because of gooses so no rules. And that's heavily teasing and an odd flirting with Steve. He dares him and Steve goes with it as always.

And I love that Steve still trusts Danny with all he's got. The Adam case bothers him and he leaves it to Danny to get through to his rogue team member. But Steve can't deny himself the comment if Danny can manage secrecy and Danny only lifts an eyebrow, tilting his head and quips a nice answer in return. Not offended in the slightest. That's really new and I freaking love it. Danny is much more relaxed and that rises my interest.

The guys going to live together for a longer time. That's going to be interesting and my heart whispers already poems of love…mm-hmm.

The half-season finale was just as good, as fantastic as every episode from season 10. I'm so in love. There's something thrilling about this season. It's heavy on the feels. The unexpected McDanno moments throw me. It's overwhelming. The cases are interesting and I never forget that it just a show and things might be bent a bit until they fit. Yes, they mess up timelines and don't follow up often on loose ends. I don't really dwell on those moments. I take what I get and I tend to extract the best moments for me. These 42 minutes and something always fills me with a giddy joy. I'm still enjoying every moment. It's still a wild ride and every episode leaves me with a lot to think about.

Lou is surprisingly fun. He's the one I struggle with the most. He's often over the top but so far, his scenes are filled with quip, pulling faces while discussing important leads, adding a lot of solid ohana-feelings and deep-rooted devotion to the team. This season Lou kind of grows on me. He's good people when he's not losing himself in some stupid, senseless explanation about how to dip malasadas in coffee or how to be a respected young man, or some stories about the good ol' days in Chicago.

The team has grown together. Tani fills her shoes and she walks tall. She's badass, proud, unwavering and would make Kono proud. She's full of admiration for Steve with the needed respect. But she's also the one who kind of sees the private person behind Steve the boss-man. She's caring and she's not afraid to show it. She loves Steve deeply, like a sister. She also breeches with ease Steve's professional persona. She expresses feelings and thoughts that have Steve gulp because it's so honest and straightforward and I love that.

Junior… man, this guy captured my heart. He's great. He's Earth where Steve's Air. They match as perfect Brothers. I'm always calm knowing Steve's not totally detached from his former, very important life as a SEAL. Junior watches out for him. Always, everywhere. He's grown a fantastic backbone and I'll never get tired of watching him morphing into a SEAL. He becomes a brother and a teammate for Steve. My heart still skips a few beats remembering the scene where they freed Joe White and Steve ordered him to stay behind, to not get entangled with the danger. And Junior's answer came sharply and precisely like a shot. "Today I'm a Seal and you're not my boss. We're a team and I'm coming with you." He said it with such confidence it blew me away. And it took Steve one second to recognize Junior as his brother. Junior is Steve's younger brother and he's always all in or nothing. I love his courage and the tender, shy side he always shows together with Tani. I love this boy and he's a good company for Steve. Keeps him sane.

Adam…Adam. Yeah, there's a lot going on. The way he laid down his gun and the badge was dramatic. I'm not sure yet what to think of that. I have always liked Adam. He fits into the team although he has never undergone any police training. He's born and bred Yakuza got taught from his father, a big name in that world. He should have had the courage to just tell Steve that things went wrong and he has to quit the team. That would have been the right thing to do.

The way he did hide information to safe his girlfriend was okay for me. Steve would have done the same, Lou and also Danny were already in such a situation and they just did what had to be done without informing anyone. But with Adam things went sideways and he went rogue, also emotionally and friendship-wise. After everything was settled he should have gone to Steve and get things out of the way. Steve would have understood. There, I don’t get Adam’s intentions.

Quitting the team like that? The worst imaginable way for Steve. You don't just quit the team and that's an emotional blow for Steve just because Steve cares for every single member on his team. But as I see it, Adam's world shifted when he lost Kono. Being an important member of the Yakuza makes you a slave, for a lifetime. You never can get out. So, they say. No freaking chance. Adam's history proves that. He killed his brother. He tried to be an honest businessman only to realize his past bites him in the ass. He ran away and tried to start a new life with Kono only to lose Kono to her obsession with a case that grew out of hand. Adam loves with all he's got. He has found new love with an old friend, unsurprisingly a daughter of a Yakuza boss. Adam grew up with all those people and now he's back in this energy. He knows the game. He's found a new woman and he loves again. For a man like Adam, he will do everything in his power to protect his woman. He won't lose again a woman he loves.

And his move to quit the team is about the woman he now loves. He has to stay close, by her side. Maybe he realized he only can really play one tune, only be fully immersed in one game, being on the Yakuza team. He betrays Five-O but as it seems Adam has reached a crossroad and his decision is made when he sits down at the head of a big table with other members of Tamiko's family and members of her father's clan.

Quinn…she wasn't in the episode and with some shame I have to admit I didn't even realize it. Not until someone pointed out that Quinn was missing. God, that's so horrible of me. She's a great team member but I seem to have a blind spot for her on the team. She doesn't leave an imprint. I can't tell you why. It's just…she's there and it's really good and she isn't and I don't miss her.

And the cliffhanger! Wo Fat is back. His name at least and seeing Steve's face when he spits his name revealed how much it pains him to just spell it. I think Steve might still have nightmares over what he had to undergo getting tortured, getting to hear dark, poisonous secrets his mother designed and everything came back to haunt Steve never to be really free of that massive emotional trauma. And now his nemesis is back in the form of Wo Fat's former wife. Just as cruel, brutal and cold-hearted as her husband. A killer seeking revenge with the deep wish to get to Steve.

Wow!

Season 10…ten points out of ten!

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toomanysurveys9 · 5 years

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Have you ever had a really bad haircut? my mom cut my hair pretty short once.. it was to my chin or so. and it wasn’t the best look for me.

Did you ever order any clothes from the Alloy catalogue? i don’t even know what that is.

What brand, color, and type is your favorite eyeliner? don’t have a favorite brand. but just black pencil eyeliner i guess.

Do you wear eyeliner? on the rare occasion i wear makeup, yes.

Was there ever a time in your life when you couldn’t cry? none really comes to mind..

What’s your favorite type of yogurt? lately i like blueberry or blackberry.

What posters did you have on your wall as a teenager? i had a twilight poster for awhile. it had the quote, “and so the lion fell in love with the lamb”. lol.

What are your favorite type of calendars? i don’t really use any calendars.

Do you have a full-length mirror? i do not.

When was the last time you bought stamps? uh. back before jacob and i got married.

Do you have any overdue library books right now? no. i haven’t been to the library in years. i need to change that though.

How often do you do laundry? usually once a week. sunday is our day.

Do you have a piggy bank? i have a toothless (the dragon) one... somewhere.

Do you remember your locker combinations from high school? no. i rarely used my locker after freshman year.

What’s your favorite DIY crafts youtube channel? i don’t have one. i don’t watch craft videos on youtube.

Could you spend hours on pinterest? i couldn’t spend hours on there, no.

Do you own plaid pants? no. i don’t own anything plaid anymore.

Have you ever had to wear a school uniform? i did not.

What was your high school’s mascot? redskins. now they changed it to redhawks.

What were your high school’s team colors? red and white or red and black? something like that. i never paid that much attention.

Who were your best friends in high school? jacob.

Have you ever been to Chicago? If yes, what do you like best about it? i’ve been there many times. i like the museums and whatnot. also the pizza is good.

Have you ever stayed in a hostel? nope.

Would you rather sleep on the top bunk or bottom bunk? i liked the bottom bunk when i had bunk beds. i liked drawing on the board of the bed above me.

Do you love camping? i enjoy it, but i don’t know that i love it. and i’ve never got to do any proper camping.

Would you rather sleep in a tent or under the stars? tent for sure.

What insects are you afraid of? basically anything that could potentially hurt me. i don’t like being bit or strung or anything like that.

Have you ever had a secret admirer that left you notes? nope.

Are you close with your cousins? not anymore. used to be. now i’m not really close to anyone though.

Are you close to any aunts or uncles? not anymore.

Are you close to your grandparents? not really, no.

Who betrayed your trust? most people have..

Who was your first best friend (apart from a sibling)? ally.

What was your favorite thing to do at sleepovers when you were younger? watch movies i think? maybe play games or talk or something. i didn’t really have or participate in many sleepovers though.

What kind of popcorn is your favorite? buttered with jalapeno salt stuff on it.

Does your town have a big fountain in it? we might in front of our court house, actually. it’s king triton i want to say?

What is your town known for? we’re the maple city, so i’m assuming our maple trees.

Do you currently live in the city you grew up in? yup.

What’s one way in which you’re behind the times? i guess i don’t understand all the different slang terms that are used now..

What’s one way in which you’re still a child? i’m honestly not sure.. i guess i’m not as independent as i could be sometimes?

What’s one way in which you’re old? i feel like i’ve always had an “old soul”. also. i don’t really enjoy all nighters anymore. ha.

Do you feel old or young? Or do you feel both at different times? both at different times.

How old are you? twenty-five.

Do you know what you want to do for your next birthday? If yes, what is it? not a clue. i will be happy to just spend it with my family.

What is the last new thing you discovered that was really good? the ultimate mocha frappuccino from starbucks was okay. i went and got one because i had a gift card.

What would be the best surprise you could receive right now? if eliana decided to come on her own before i’m supposed to be induced on thursday. lol.

Do you usually forgive when someone hurts you or try to get revenge? forgive. i’m not really one for revenge.

Were there any subjects in school that were really easy for you? If so, what? english, choir, and history classes.

Did you ever skip a grade or get held back a grade? nope.

What time of day were you born? i wouldn’t know without checking my baby book or asking my mom.

What is the best hairstyle you’ve ever had? i don’t really know. i don’t think i’ve ever had anything all that great to be honest.

Do you think you look better with dyed hair or natural hair? natural.

Do you think your look better with curly hair or straight hair? wavy at least.

Do you have bangs? not anymore. i get them from time to time but then they grow out and instead of getting them trimmed i just go back to not having them. Do you think you look better with bangs or without? i don’t know. i don’t think i look good either way so it doesn’t really matter. Do you think you look better with long hair or short? longer for sure. What’s your favorite rock band? i really don’t know. i don’t listen to that much rock. Who’s your favorite country singer? thomas rhett or luke combs i think.

Do you ever listen to Celtic music? occasionally because my dad does sometimes.

Do you listen to Hillsong? nope. Did you try the unicorn frappuccino, and if yes, were you a fan? i did not. i don’t really like going to starbucks all that much.

Have you ever won a contest? nothing super impressive, but yeah. Have you ever wanted to be a model, actress, singer, or dancer? singer. When you look at your baby pictures, do you recognize yourself? yeah... Has your hair color changed since you were a toddler? i don’t think so? Do you wear matching socks? not usually.

How many drawers does your dresser have? five i think? maybe six. Do you own an American flag shirt? i think i might have one with some kind of american flag on it.

Do you own a British flag shirt? i do not. Do you have a seashell collection? we used to. i don’t think we kept it though. Do you have a rock collection? nope. Do you decorate for Halloween? i’m hoping to next year. What is your favorite thing to do in the pool? i just like to swim around a bit and float... Flamingos or pineapples? hm. pineapples. Cacti or seashells? seashells. Maple tree or palm tree? maple trees. Dreamcatcher or wind chimes? dream catcher. Have you ever taken a picture at the perfect moment? i think so, yeah. Do you have a crush right now? it’s more than just a crush. What color was your first car? i haven’t technically got my first car. both cars are jacob’s. before that, i drove my parents’ vans. Was your first car used or new? ^^^

Do you have a car now? jacob’s. What color(s) eyeshadow do you wear the most? brown-ish tan color.

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double-bagging-adventures · 6 years

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The Nature of Things

The place my folks took me to, they call it a zoo but it’s as fake as Disneyland. I’m 17, turning 18 in October, still under my parents’ roof and under their rules and therefore forced to go on this vacation I didn’t want to take.

The place is called “Animalia Extravaganza” and it was a tourist trap in the middle of Nowhere, Idaho. It was a sad and strange place that was part animal reserve and part carnival and low budget all over. They’ve got exotic animals that have no business being in the Midwest and crappy souvenirs for bored families on the highway who need to stretch their legs on road trips.

Nobody ever really wanted to go to Animalia Extravaganza and that includes the visitors, the employees, and the animals. Despite this, it somehow stayed in business. It was practically a landmark at this point; a testament of how little there is to do here.

I didn’t want to go and I told my parents so. Pops got pissed. Ma got distant. It’s like a reflex action for them now. I knew two things about my folks at 17: that they loved me and were also profoundly disappointed with me. They didn’t want a son who wears nail polish and bright, colorful hippie clothes. They didn’t want a son who gets called a faggot on the streets, in the hall, on the way to class. But I’m what they got and we all made due.

I wasn’t really rebellious as much as I was honest. I like wearing make up because it makes me feel pretty. I wear big genie pants and sarongs because they’re really comfy. I like boys and girls because I think they’re sexy in different ways. This is just how I am, just the nature of things, and you may not agree with it but I can’t help that. So when I told my folks I didn’t want to go to Animalia Extravaganza it was another item in a long list of things I couldn’t fix for them.

If I’m being honest I knew what it was about. I was about to move out on my own and would be seeing them a lot less. I had a buddy in Denver who said I could move in with him as soon as school ended. My folks said they were happy for me but you could tell they were scared too. So they took me on a vacation suited for 7 year old me not knowing that he’d been gone for a decade. What they really wanted was to tell me how much they’d miss me and that they wanted one last day with their little boy. Why couldn’t they just tell me that?

In the car, I stared out at the flat, dead landscape rushing by.

“You excited to see Animalia Extravaganza again, pumpkin?” my Ma asked. She reached her hand behind her seat and wiggled her fingers.

I took her hand in mind and squeezed, an old ritual of ours. “Yeah, Ma,” I lied.

“When was the last time we visited?”

“I don’t know, Ma.”

“Don’t take that tone with your mother,” said Pops. Good ol’ Pops. A knight in shining armor with no dragon to fight. Always rushing to fix the problem that wasn’t there.

“But Pops,” I said. “I didn’t-“

“Don’t talk back to me,” he said and I didn’t.

The family motto: Don’t talk back. I once asked my father why I never allowed to have an opinion in arguments. He said it was because “he’s the dad”. I grew up both hating and loving my parents and often fearing my father. His temper was unpredictable and, on a few occasions, violent. We drove the rest of the way in silence.

When we arrived at Animalia Extravaganza, it looked just as sad and old as I remembered. I don’t think it’s ever been new, it’s just always existed as this perpetually sad and old roadside attraction. We parked in the vacuous parking lot and walked towards the main gate with the faded and chipped welcome sign. I could see some little kids in a petting zoo with a zebra (a zebra in Idaho for Christ’s sake) and a wailing kid on top of a camel. This place oozed unhappiness.

We spent some time looking at exotic birds and I made Ma laugh when I said the emu looked like Aunt Reese. My mother had a beautiful, amazing laugh and I always beamed with pride on the rare occasions I could pry a chuckle out of her. Pops was struggling to get the audio tour guide to work and failing. It made me smile to see his brow furrowed, making stabbing motions at the iPod and it made me love him even more despite everything.

We went into the reptile house while Pops waited outside. He was deadly afraid of snakes even though he didn’t like to admit it. Ma and I stopped to admire the boa constrictor which flicked it’s tongue at us.

Ma said, “I’m gonna go find your father.”

“That’s cool,” I said. “I’m gonna hang here for a minute.”

“Ok,” she said. “Want to meet us by the primate house in 20 or so?”

“Sure.”

“Ok, Pumpkin.” She smiled at me. “Let’s circumcise our watches.”

It was something my grandpa used to say. Instead of saying “synchronize” he’d say “circumcise”. I could never tell if he was trying to be funny or if he was genuinely confused on the meaning. I was bored of looking at reptiles. I saw a “staff only” door and casually slipped in. You’d be surprised what you can get away with if you act like you’re supposed to be there. I was in the area behind the cages. The air was rank with animal smells and random hooting and squawks. I took out a pack of Marlboro Reds I wasn’t supposed to have and began absent-mindedly slapping the pack on my palm. I’ve never understood why smokers do that but I’ve always seen it in movies.

A door to a break room opened and an Indian guy in a employee uniform walked out. I did my best to look like I belonged there. Behind him, a gorilla followed him. The Indian guy opened a cage door, took out his wallet, and gave the gorilla 20 bucks.

“Good work out there today, man,” the Indian guy said.

The gorilla snorted, took the money, and lumbered into the cage. After the employee had secured the door, he looked up and saw me.

“Oh shit,” he said. And then, “Hey, what are you doing back here?”

“Why’d you give that gorilla 20 bucks?” I asked.

“I asked you first,” he said.

“I asked you second,” I retorted.

I saw his name tag. It read “Mowgli”. I said, “Hey, like in the Jungle Book.”

“Yeah,” he sighed. “That’s me.”

“Wait,” I said. “You’re actually Mowgli from the Jungle Book?”

“Yeah.”

“Cool.”

We stood there staring at each other for a beat.

“Wanna cigarette?” I held one out.

“Shit, yeah.” He took the proffered cigarette.

I lit my own and then handed him my lighter. It had a cartoon cowboy on it and said “Honky Tonk Hank”. We sat on a couple of fold-out chairs.

“Cowboy killers,” I said, trying to fill the silence. “I pretend I don’t know my ma still smokes and she pretends not to know I steal them.”

Mowgli blew out blue-gray smoke and stared at me. “What’s your name?” he asked.

“Paul.”

“Don’t tell anyone about this, ok?” We’d be in a shit ton of trouble is anyone ever found out.”

“I always thought the animals here were a little too willing,” I said. “Has it always been like this?”

“Basically, yeah,” said Mowgli. “The animals promise to make themselves interesting for folks and we give them a share of the profits. Worked pretty well so far.”

As we were talking, two more employees walked in. One was a tan and muscular surfer-looking dude and the other guy had blonde hair and a 50’s looking haircut. He was dripping wet.

“I’m telling you, man,” said the wet guy. “The trout are little bitches. They’re always looking for a bigger cut.”

“Yeah, well,” said the surfer dude. “At least it’s better than Sea World, right? I hear Shamu is an asshole.”

“Shamu’s dead, man.”

“Oh yeah. Well, I hear he was an asshole.”

They were about to walk into the break room behind us when they finally registered what was going on. The surfer dude looked at me and then said to Mowgli, “What the hell is this?”

Mowgli took a drag and said, “It’s cool, man. Kid’s with me. This is Paul.”

“Hey,” I said. “You’re Tarzan. And you, are you Aquaman? Who’s next, Dr. Doolittle?”

“Nah,” said Mowgli. “It’s his day off.”

“Does he know?” Aquaman asked Mowgli. Mowgli nodded and Aquaman said, “Goddamn it, we gotta start locking that door.”

“What the hell is this?” I asked. “You guys are like big deal fictional characters. What are you doing in Idaho in this shithole?”

Tarzan and Aquaman pulled up fold-out chairs and sat opposite me and Mowgli.

“It’s an ok gig, man,” said Tarzan “The pay isn’t great but at least it’s steady. And we haven’t been ‘big deal’ in a long time. When was the last time you read a Tarzan story?” When I didn’t say anything, he said, “Exactly.”

“What about those Disney movies?” I asked.

Tarzan and Mowgli shuddered.

“Ok then what about Aquaman? You’ve still got comics and that new movie coming out.”

“Oh yeah,” said Aquaman, sarcastically. “I’m sure there’ll be lines around the block for that. Listen, I’m not holding my breath, kid.”

“But you’re a hero,” I said. “All you guys are; folk heroes. Everyone knows who you guys are.

“Nobody cares anymore,” said Mowgli, stamping out his cigarette. “We’re washed up.”

“So you guys just gave up making stories because it’s not the popular thing to do anymore? You’re just gonna deny who you are because of what other people think?”

“I mean,” Tarzan said. “Basically, yeah.”

I stood up. “That’s bullshit, man. You’re just like these animals: caged up. You should go and make new stories. Who cares what other people think? You gotta do you.”

All three of them were staring at me as I left. I didn’t look back. I met my folks at the primate house and we decided to go home. We got in the car and started to pull away.

“Did you have fun, pumpkin?” asked Ma.

I looked out the back window. A monkey was perched on the trunk. Pops yelled in the front seat as an ostrich pecked at his window. A parade of exotic animals streamed out of the parking lot amid confused families who could do nothing but stare. I could see a truck being loaded with various sized tanks filled with fish by Mowgli and Tarzan who had both turned their uniforms into makeshift loincloths. Aquaman was behind the wheel with green gloves and a scaly, orange shirt. He looked at me and gave a thumbs up. When the truck was loaded, it pulled out of the lot with Tarzan riding on top. He beat his chest and let out that classic Tarzan scream. A green-gloved fist pumped out the front of the truck and I heard “To the river!” as they passed us. The animals followed the truck in a grand procession down the highway.

“Yeah,” I said. “It was pretty cool, actually.”

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