Brian and Anne went to go get our tire looked at yesterday (it had two nails in it and needed a patch). While they were there waiting, they had a very interesting conversation with a guy there, out of the middle of nowhere. The guy just wandered into the shop and decided to talk with them and then left. Maybe Brian entertained an angel unawares?
Guy (gruff, grizzled, unkempt): I got somethin’ to tell ya.
Brian: All right. What’s going on?
Guy: If that little girl of yours ever gets offered drugs, you tell her not to “just say no”. “Just say no” doesn’t work. She needs to just say “I got my own dealer” and then they’ll leave her alone. That’s the ticket. “I got my own dealer” and she’s home free.
Brian (wondering where this came from): Well, thanks for the advice….
Guy: And another thing. If you get cold sores, put your own ear wax on it. That’ll cure it.
Brian (now wondering if he’s on a candid camera show): Well…thanks.
Guy: And another thing. Don’t ever lie to her. Kids know when you lie. So don’t lie to her. Just tell her what’s true.
Brian: I certainly agree with you.
Guy: Okay. That’s it.
Exits stage right.
