I settled into the comfortable movie theater seat with awkward 3D glasses perched on my nose, a small tub of popcorn on my lap, and a bottle of water lodged into the seat holder. I smiled at my kids tearing up the front row with friends.
The lights darkened; I peered around the glasses to confirm the other moms relaxing into their chairs. I leaned forward and pried the water bottle from holder.
I thought about the bottle marked as water, although the only thing water about it was the label. Securing the glasses to cover my eyes, I undid the top of the bottle.
For a brief moment I thought about how easy it would be to ask the mom closest to me for help, but then I took a sip.
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ReplyDeletelol you bad mommy you! I would have never guessed if it weren't for the title .
ReplyDeleteYou needed help from ...the kids? I can understand that.
too funny,,,
ReplyDeleteI tagged you in a game if you want to play along..
http://keepingupwiththeschultzfamily.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-am-playing.html
I've dozed at more than a few movies in the past!
ReplyDeleteWow, you took this to a whole new level. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWe have a theater here that serves booze in one of the venues...interesting take on this week's prompt...nice:-) peace
ReplyDeleteDidn't see that coming. I laughed until I read the last line, then it made me sad. Really great job! Kathy
ReplyDeleteOh good! Like Jeff we have theaters that serve liquor! Crazy ain't it!
ReplyDeleteOh dear...LOL
ReplyDeletekeep having fun...
Mine is here
Have you a great Sunday!
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shakira
Wow, that's really taking it to a dark place, and I don't mean the theater! Great job on using the prompt this week.
ReplyDeleteThis was so interesting. I bet it's not so far fetched either (I know this isn't about you ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat take on this.
Wow...Who would have thought. Caught me by surprise.
ReplyDeleteI remember your other story. This is incredible. I love the way you twist words into something greater than their parts.
ReplyDeleteYou are really an incredible writer.
I am honored that you linked up!