Family Ties, # 1

[sarobah]

Although this is another true story, I have taken many, many liberties with the dialogue. Let’s call it artistic licence. (My writing has entered the “experimental” phase. If it’s a load of rubbish, please tell me so and I will go back to normal storytelling.)

“I’m bored.”
“So am I. Why don’t you read your magazine?”
“Finished it. This hotel room sucks. Not even a TV set.”
“It’s only for one night.”
“Yeah, but it still sucks. When will Mum and Dad be back?”
“Not until late. Do you have to make that awful noise?”
“I’m singing. It’s called talent. You wouldn’t understand.”
“Obviously not. So let’s do something. What about a game of cards?”
“Did you bring any?”
“Okay, good point; so how about...”
“Nah, too boring.”
“Good grief, Alex, I didn’t even get to say it.”
“Whatever you say, it’s going to be boring.”
“Don’t mess with me. I’m still bigger than you.”
“Yeah, but I’m the man of the house.”
“Okay, man of the house, since we’re both bored out of our minds, you can tie me up.”
“What’s in it for me?”
“When you’ve tied me up, I can’t beat you up.”
“Yeah, that works. What are we gonna use?”
“Um... I know – a couple of pairs of my pantyhose. Wait a tick while I get them... Here, now try not to ruin them... Help me move the coffee table.”
“Right, this is... here we go. Put your hands out.”
“No, behind my back. That’s it. Wrists crossed are better, but it’s up to you...”
“Like that?”
“Make it tighter. The nylon stretches, so you have to make it secure. Now loop it between the wrists. Ouch... No, don’t stop. It’s okay.”
“Done. Pretty good job, huh?”
“Not bad... for an amateur. Now do my feet, same way. Hold on, it will be easier if I sit down.”
“No, not there, on the floor.”
“Fair enough. Now, only use one leg of the pantyhose. Just do it, and then I’ll explain... Nice job. Okay, give me a moment to get the circulation going.”
“Your toes have turned blue!”
“That’s my nail polish, smartarse.”
“How’s it feel?”
“Feels good.”
“Then stop struggling...”
“Hey, don’t... let me up!”
“No way... down you go, on your stomach where you belong.”
“Fine... you win... Well, since I’m in position, let’s finish the job.”
“What ya got in mind?”
“I’ll tell you what to do. Use the other leg of the pantyhose... Now when I bend my knees...”
“I can see, dummy. I’m standing right over you.”
“Sorry. Now tie my ankles to my wrists. That’s it... tighter. Oh!”
“Good enough?”
“Nice job.”
“So try to get out of it.”
“I am. Why do you think I’m wriggling about?”
“Maybe the carpet has fleas.”
“Maybe you have brain damage. Ouch! You little...”
“Watch yourself, sissy. Your arse is mine now.”
“Enjoy it while you can.”
“You’re not getting out of it. I told you. Give up?”
“Yes, I give up. Congratulations Alex, you’ve done your first hog-tie.”
“So is that it?”
“Bored already? Okay, go get three handkerchiefs... big ones... clean ones!”
“How about these?”
“They’ll do. Fold the first one a couple of times... No, chucklehead, diagonally.”
“You’re asking for it.”
“Sorry; at least now you’re doing it right. So tie it around my head... for gawdsake, over my eyes. It’s a blindfold. Tighter. That’s better. I can’t see a thing. So what are you doing now?”
“I’m folding another handkerchief, making a... umm...”
“Wad.”
“Yeah, wad. Okay, open wide.”
“Aggg...”
“Stop squirming.”
“Rrgghh.”
“How does that feel?”
“Mmmff!”
“Pardon?”
“Mmmff!”
“I’ll take that to mean: You’ve done an excellent job, Alex. You’re the boss of me.”
“Mmmff?”
“I’m glad we agree. Well, that’s it. I’m off to bed.”
“Mmmff-fff! Mmmff-fff!”
“Bye-bye.”
“Mmmm!!”
“Ha, just kidding! Where’s your sense of humour?”
“Gurrrg.”
..........
“There you go. All over. How ya feeling?”
“Oh, geez. I was just starting to enjoy it... not! Let me just stretch my legs.”
“All good?”
“Yeah. Wow! That was intense. Nice work. You’re going to make some girl very happy one day.”
“If she’s a weirdo twisted freak like you.”
“That’s the only kind you... oh, forget it. Help me with the coffee table.”
..........
“Hi Mum. Where’s Dad?”
“Hello Sarah. He’s parking the car. You look tired.”
“Yeah. How was the show?”
“I loved it. Your father slept through most of it.”
“Typical male.”
“Has Alex gone to bed?”
“Just now.”
“Did he behave himself?”
“I kept him busy.”
“Good. Your brother needs to be kept on a very short rope.”
“That’s just what I’ve been thinking.”

[knightmaniac]

That was a cool story.

[sarobah]

Thanks, although I don’t think it worked as well as I hoped. It sagged a bit in the middle. I think I will stick to more conventional story-telling in the future.
~ Sarah

[Nuclearo]

It's pretty good. Gets a little hard to figure out who's who in the beginning part but other than that well done!

[Duct Tape Boys]

I Agree. It was a good short sweet story.

[Qarl]

Was it your idea in the real episode? Did he ruin the panty hose? ;-)

-Qarl