The Doctor Gets a Visitor II
by: E Walk

(Copyright 2007 by the Author)
 

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Chapter 32
Church and the Undressing

Sunday morning we were awakened by two giggling 13 year olds.  They were dressed in their briefs, and were drying there hair.  “One, two, three.” and they yanked the covers off of us.

“It’s 6:15.  Jeff, you never sleep this late.” Beau cajoled him.  Jeff jumped up and started into the shower, but turned and said, “You two monsters get dressed.  You are going to church with me.”

Denny said, “It’s a good thing Randy wasn’t built like you two, or I would still be walking funny.”

“Dad, you go back to sleep, and come to the second service with Jason.” Jeff said as he disappeared.

The guys grabbed some breakfast bars, a container of milk and took off.  Jeff quickly ran through the scheduled music and hymns.  The guys were sitting watching.  Jeff finished and looked at his watch and said, “Guys, let’s try something.  I want you to pretend that you are opera stars.  I want you to sing The Lord’s Prayer.  Just watch me, so you know when you are to sing,”

The guys did as they were told, and Jeff said, “Let’s go the bathroom and get ready.”  They came back and the guys sat in the choir pews with the soloist.

Jeff quickly talked to the soloist.  She apologized for not getting there sooner, but she had car trouble. “If you just play the music, I’ll do my best.  This is the first time I have ever sung a solo, and I’m so nervous.”

Jeff thought, ‘I’m in trouble, today.’ He sat down and started to play, as the people started to come in.  He watched the clock and when he got the nod, he started the processional.  The service went fine, and when the soloist started, she was really nervous.  She looked at Jeff and he winked and she relaxed and did a nice job.

Just before the recessional, Father Gilbert announced, “Today, we have two remarkable young men who will sing the Lord’s Prayer for you, Mr. Beau Benson, and Mr. Denny Johnson.”

Jeff looked at them and mouthed, “You can do it.  Just act like opera stars.”

The guys came out and Jeff started to play and they were watching and they started.  They soon got into it, and at the last Amen, it was absolutely silent.  Father Gilbert stood and gave the benediction and motioned for the two guys to accompany him out.

The guys did as directed.  Everyone told them how good they were, and they came back to Jeff.  Father Gilbert gave them both a hug, then hugged Miss Ross and told her she sang beautifully.  Miss Ross left and Anne Campbell came up to Beau and Denny and said “That was superb.”  She turned to Jeff and said, “You even made Miss Ross sound wonderful.  When we practiced the other night, I thought for sure that she would fall apart.”

Jeff looked at her and said, “I thought you were going to Lincoln?”

“We’re leaving now.  I just wanted to see what surprises you would come up with today.” she laughed.

Bobby said, “She knew you would pull something out of your hat.”

Everyone left, and Jeff locked down the organ and said, “Guys, let’s go get some breakfast."  The guys had breakfast at the I Hop and then went back to the church.  They stopped at the bathroom and the guys snuck into the choir loft so no one would see them. 

Jeff was already playing when I arrived with Jason.  I was soon joined by two 13 year olds, four 11 year olds, one who was holding a baby, and four five year olds. We filled the entire pew, but that didn’t stop Davey. He came in and we made room for him.

The service went the same as the earlier one, except that Miss Ross’ solo was applauded.  When it came time for the benediction, Father Gilbert announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Beau Benson and Denny Johnson will be singing The Lord’s Prayer.

The guys had talked over breakfast about how they should sing the song, and they changed it entirely.  All the adults in the congregation had tears in their eyes, including me, when they finished.  The guys led Father Gilbert out and talked to all of the people as they were leaving and then came back and were met by a crowd congratulating them.

Even Kyle and Joe were there with Mrs. Tice and her husband.  Father Gilbert came back and said, “Weren’t they wonderful.  They did a super job at the first service, but this service was simply outstanding.  Everyone started to leave after talking to the guys.

Chris’s sister, Cheryl, and her fiancé, Todd, came up to Jeff and asked, “Could you play the organ for our wedding?”

“When is it?” Jeff asked.

“The weekend after Joni and Billy’s.  I understand that you are also playing for their wedding, and that Drew and Dina are singing.”  Cheryl turned to Beau and Denny and said, “We’d like you two guys to sing at the wedding?”

The two guys looked amazed and said, “You what?”

Chris said very, very slowly.  “They want you to sing at their wedding.  They are tone deaf.”  He turned to his sister and said, ‘Don’t worry sis, Jeff will have them trained by then.  They’ll do it.’”

Cheryl continued, “Jeff, Joni tells me you have a great eye for making people look good.  My four attendants and I are going to be meeting with Mrs. Baxter in two weeks. I’d like for you to come and give us some ideas.”

Jeff said, “I’m flattered.  If I am still alive in two weeks, I would be glad to meet with you, but I’m no expert.”

Out of the clear blue, Josh announced, “We’re taking Mother, Aunt Cora Kenny, Drew, Dina, Lori, Davey, Jason, Beau, Denny, Chris, Mickey, Jack and Jeff to Norfolk.  We have reservations for lunch at The Family Inn in West Point.  Kyle called his brother, who is the manager there, and he is expecting us in about 45 minutes.  If anyone has to go to the bathroom, do so now.  There was a mad scramble as Jeff locked up the organ and went to the bathroom.

When he came back, Josh said, “Jeff, you drive the van with the guys and Jack, I’ll drive Jack’s car with Mother, Aunt Cora and Ben and Drew can drive Jack’s old car with the 16 year olds. We’ll lead the parade.”

Jeff tossed his keys to Sammy and said, “Take my car home, please.”

We left in a convoy for Norfolk.  We stopped at the restaurant where we were met by the manager, Kyle’s brother, Russ.  He seated us in an alcove with two tables for six and one for four.  Drew took his grandmother through the buffet line, and Beau took Mrs. T.  Just as Beau and Mrs. T got to the fried chicken, a staff member brought some fresh chicken. A lady rushed in front of Beau and said, “I saw these breasts first.” and plopped them on her plate.

Beau said, “I wasn’t going to take them anyway, because we don’t want to get fat.”

Beau and Mrs. Tillison were just about through the line when the woman’s husband came up to Beau and said, “How dare you call my wife fat?” as he poked Beau in the arm.

Mrs. T. said, “Excuse me, sir.” as she poked the jerk in the chest.  “I heard what Mr. Benson said, and he said we weren’t going to eat the chicken, which your wife so rudely pushed in to grab, because we didn’t want to get fat.  Now, I suggest you go sit down and finish feeding your fat face.”

I looked at Jeff and he was seething.  He got a small plate of food and just picked.  I could see him watching the couple, but because my back was to them, I couldn’t see what was going on.  Jeff got up and talked to Kyle’s brother.  Russ handed him a slip and then made a couple phone calls.  All of a sudden two policemen arrived and were standing by the exits.

Jeff picked up a glass of milk and talked to the 16 year olds.  They got up and followed him.  It was like all eyes in the restaurant were on him.  He walked toward the table and seemingly tripped and his milk flew all over the couple and their food.

“You clumsy fool.  We’ll sue this restaurant for damages.”  The man said, as he stood up.

“I don’t work here sir.  I’m just a paying guest, like the rest of these people here.  Guys, let’s get this man’s coat off him, and get it clean for him.”  Drew and Kenny pulled if off, and held it over the table and all sorts of food and silverware fell out of the pockets.

“Ladies, maybe you should help his Mrs. off with her jacket.” As he picked up her knitting bag, and all sorts of food fell out.  She had even put the food in baggies.”

She quickly shed her jacket and Dina turned it upside down and some more things fell out.

“Now, unless you want the ladies to undress you, I suggest you take the table linen out of your bra.” Jeff said.  The woman pulled out some linen napkins.

Jeff handed the man the check, and said, “Here is the bill for the food you ruined today.  We don’t take credit cards, so unless you want to work it off in the kitchen, I suggest you pay, and pay now.”

The man pulled out his wallet and pulled out the $102.00 he had in it, and handed it to Jeff.

Jeff said, “Thank you for dining here, but don’t come back again.”

The couple left and the police followed them out, Jeff handed the money to Russ, and came back to his food.  All of the guests in the restaurant applauded.  Jeff finally started to eat when an elderly couple came over to Jeff.  The lady began, “Young man, you did something today that I have wanted to do for a couple of months.”

Jeff stood and visited with them and had just sat down, when Russ brought a man to the table.  Russ said, “This is Mr. Keystone.  He owns this restaurant.”

Jeff stood and shook his hand.  “Young man, thank you for solving a problem for us.  We knew that couple was bilking us, but we couldn’t prove it.  All your dinners are on me today.”

Jeff started to protest, but Aunt Cora took his arm and shook her head.  Jeff looked at Mr. Keystone and said, “Thank you sir.  That’s very kind.  When we left the restaurant, I noticed Mrs. Tillison tossed a $50.00 bill on the table.  The staff and clientele all applauded again as we left.

To be continued...

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Editor's Notes:

Jeff seems to always be at the right/wrong place at the right/wrong time, depending on how you look at it.  Those scumbags got off too easy I think.

Darryl AKA The Radio Rancher

Posted: 07/13/07