Tom and Jack are two old retired widowers who live close by and often check in on each other. Their relationship is built more on practicality than true friendship or deep affection.<\/p>\n
One morning, as Tom sips his coffee, he opens the paper and turns to the obituary section. To his shock, he sees his own name listed. After some thought, he remembers the newspaper had contacted him for information a few months ago, which he now realizes was to prepare for this very moment. He figures it\u2019s a mistake from their database.<\/p>\n
Fuming, Tom calls Jack.<\/p>\n
\u201cJack, you awake?\u201d Tom asks.<\/p>\n
Jack answers groggily, \u201cYeah, but I\u2019m just starting my coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJack, open the paper to page 31,\u201d Tom insists.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy? What\u2019s in the paper?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJust get the paper and turn to page 31 NOW!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, alright, I\u2019ve got it here. What\u2019s so important on page 31?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJack, open it to page 31!\u201d Tom says, growing impatient.<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, okay, stop being so pushy. What\u2019s on page 31 that\u2019s got you so worked up?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLook at the bottom of column 4!\u201d Tom demands.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy? What\u2019s that story about?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJust read it already!\u201d Tom nearly shouts.<\/p>\n
Jack reluctantly starts reading. A long silence follows as he scans the page.<\/p>\n
Finally, Jack speaks in a quiet, fearful voice, \u201cTom\u2026 where are you calling me from right now?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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