Short Story: Oh, Well, You Had To Be There!

A short story about some people having a bloody good time.

“What will it be next?” Andrew asked Phil. And he made this good joke about Bubbles the Chimp, due to the sparkling wine that had just been served, right when they were talking about the Michael Jackson doco.

They all laughed at the thought. And then there were all these memories of so many old jokes shared. The way there are with friends. And Kate said, “In the 90s we made jokes, now we make documentaries”. And everyone thought for a moment. And then laughed some more.

Laughing was easier. And it felt good. It was good to feel good — even if rare.

“How’s it going Beef Cheeks?” Phil said loudly to Andrew, since those were the words the waiter had said whilst looking right at Andy, a plate in his hand. They all laughed some more. No documentary was getting made this time.