Even Hugh Heffner had a robe, Earnest realized, but all he had was not-so-whitey-not-so-tighties, and those not within reach.
There were many reasons why the undressing was not strongly imprinted on the template of Earnest’s memory; beer, darkness, and excitement had all conspired to make the undressing a manageable, if not memorable, experience, but now Earnest felt trapped in his own bed, retreating under the covers. Marge was still at his side, and he was uncertain when it might be okay to recover his clothes, and uncomfortable at the prospect of being out of them in front of her.
And then Marge just rolled out on the other side of the bed, and, without a stitch, started backtracking, picking up shirts and pants and even boots, gathering up each piece of their clothing until she stood beside the bed, stood before Earnest, holding their clothes, outer and under together, and asked if he supposed it was time to get dressed, maybe go pick up her Craftsman rolling tool chest now.
And Earnest, new as he was to having a woman in his room, in his life, Earnest recognized that with her question she was telling him, through her initiative with the clothes gathering she was in fact telling him, that it was time to get dressed and go get her tools.
And Earnest, new as he was to all of this, and in spite of the fact that he knew what she expected him to say, he looked at this naked woman holding his clothes with her clothes and he said that no, it wasn’t time, her Craftsman rolling tool chest could wait, that getting dressed might take a while.
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Earnest and Marge, the morning after. A Six Sentence Story for Zoe at Recording Life Under the Radar, prompt word this week; “Dress”. Earnest Biggs first showed up in Big Break and Marge arrived in Ripped,. They got together in Tuff Love and more so in Trailing. And now, due to popular demanding Jules, find them all together on their own page.
Love it!
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Ive missed so much! I have to go back and follow the trail! Thanks for the route! This is great!
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Yep, you started all this. I’d be honored if you followed the trail.
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Grin in the morning darkness as I read, total compliment.
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Thanks, glad to start you off smiling. I think last week just flew by me, but these characters begged for return this week.
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Well told!
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Thank you.
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You do have a way with characters and you’ve piqued my interest to read some prequel. Earnest BIGGS – a typical male – first things first.
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Glad if I’ve piqued your interest. Hope you enjoy getting to know these two.
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Nice role-switching there! I like these characters. Poor Earnest.
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Thanks. They appreciate the comment.
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It sounds like he will take all the time he needs to get used to Marge.
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A fun addition to be sure… I know these two have a room, but do you have a ‘Page’ for them? It would be fun to see ‘them’ all together.
(Oh I figured out my reblog issue… I have to add that button back, or not)
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I can get Earnest and Marge their own page to be all together, but knock first as they might be in their altogethers. Because there is a possibility that we may see more of them.
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Nice to see a woman taking charge.
And you’re on your way to a book? 😉
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Ok, Jules, they are ensconced on their own page.
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Hmm. We might see more of them! Like Ernest, I’m a bit undecided if that’s a good thing. I might take my time to think about that one. In the meantime, I’m plenty happy enough to read more of their story. What a great pair! 🙂
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I can’t get the baggy underpants out of my mind. Great story!
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Hee hee. I know, baggy britches. Thanks for coming by. See this story from its infancy on the Marge & Earnest page up top.
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