Lockdown

Lockdown

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Introduction

George ousted from the drama club is desperate to direct again. The drama club would rather have their nails ripped out-----one by one. Will George get another chance? Lockdown has begun, George's caravan park is empty, his pension shares halved, and Catrina his on/off lover is definitely off. George is at a loss what to do until Catrina's Aunt is whisked off to a nursing home with the visiting rights of a security prison. George sees a chance. He decides to raise money for a covid friendly visiting room with ‘Panto on zoom’; not only will he woe his Catrina but restore his reputation as a director. But when the video turns viral for all the wrong reasons, George has more than a mutiny on his hands. Will he restore his reputation or fall flat on his face? Buy Lockdown today a story that will have you chuckling in your shoes.

Chapter 1

EPILOGUE

When Charlie wrote a short story about the scattering of Sheena’s ashes, he had no idea that it would make it to the local newspaper. That so many people would enjoy it, even Catrina.

He decided to write more, leaving stories on internet sites. When he received his first payment, he raced out and brought a new pair of socks to celebrate.

Coach was the first to visit the new open-at-a-press-of-a-button conservatory.

He, clutching a mug of piss-weak tea, slid a straw between Ned’s lips. Mid explaining Jimmie’s slut drops, Lorraine appeared in a uniform.

“I didn’t know you worked here,” he said.

“Just started.”

He blushed at the memory of his abusive message. He wanted to apologize when Jimmie, with a cough, pointed to the TV.

“The rugby’s on,” said Lorraine. She turned the sound up.

Lorraine’s video had made many laugh, including the residents in the home. In fact, many wanted repeats. One woman laughed so hard she cried.

“He’s not the ‘full cup of tea,’” she yelled, stopping many in their tracks.

The elderly woman hadn’t spoken in years. In fact, the last time she spoke, Lorraine was still playing rugby.

Lorraine was so moved she decided to make more videos, teaming up with Derek to work on ideas for a short film. Something loud, original, and, of course, hilarious. They just needed a willing actor.

She stared out onto the bit of lawn where the birds were fed.

“You still play?” said Coach.

She shook her head. “That’s all behind me. I don’t even run now. Would give myself a heart attack if I tried.”

Need to lay off the McDonald’s

was on the tip of his tongue. He stopped.

“Why don’t you run with me?” he said.

She looked at him and wondered,

Him in a film—how much persuasion would that take?

“Maybe,” she said with her best coquettish look.


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