By Tony Press
United 931 touches down late at SFO. Alicia has waited outside customs long enough for three difficult crosswords, plus coffee. She spots David on the overhead monitor. He looks better than anyone should after flying eleven hours. Another London triumph.
The doors swing open. She embraces him, whispers, clutches. He cannot have been expecting her but shows no surprise. Never does. He doesn’t know her real name but he knows the rest of her.
His town car speeds north to the city. She follows on her Harley but reverses course at Oyster Point and heads south, his wallet in her pocket.
Wow! That ending was totally unexpected and floored me. Great job, Tony.
I like the sense of intrigue at the end. Ever read Robley Wilson, Jr.’s “Thief”?
No, I hadn’t — but I have now! Thanks for the tip. Who knew? — the mini-genre of airport wallet-snatching.
You kicked it ,Tony.
Great line: He doesn’t know her real name but he knows the rest of her.
A real zinger!
Tony…That’s fantastic! I want more. Okay…here’s what I want. Just another 101 in a few days.
Me too Kal. Tony is the greatest
Thanks to all.