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Dedicated to my co-workers, who talked about how they were going to write books and the writing process, and yet completely forgetting about the fact that I actually do it.



Sunday Afternoon


Seated on a blanket on the back lawn on a sunny Sunday afternoon, Lex wore a crown of yellow dandelions that matched the crown slowly coming unwoven on PJ's head. A tea set was spread on the blanket between them, the miniature pink teacups filled with water. Stuffed animals and dolls were the other guests at the tea party.

"We need to hire more effishes people," PJ said, sitting on her knees. Grass stains marred her ruffled yellow dress. "The kingdom is falling to pieces because they can't do their jobs."

"'Efficient' people, and I agree," Lex said with a lofty accent. "A kingdom is only as good as its workers."

"It's settled, then." PJ turned to Horace Worthington III, a stuffed bear dressed in a three-piece suit. "Mr. Worthington, fire everyone but Grandpa Lionel."

"Is there a reason we're keeping on Grandpa Lionel?" Lex said. "Poor management is a key contributor to poor work quality."

"Grandpa Lionel is independsable," PJ replied primly. "He stays because I said so."

Lex's left eye twitched, as he tried not to laugh. "I'll be sure to let him know you think he's in Depends already."

"Good." PJ picked up the teapot. "More tea?"

"You may top mine off, thank you," Lex said, moving the teacup and saucer closer to her. Her brow furrowed in concentration as she tried not to spill and Lex couldn't help but smile. Wearing weeds on his head was a small price to pay for afternoons like this.

"There. Now, we have to toast." PJ put aside the teapot and picked up her own teacup. "To King Daddy and Queen PJ, the bestest rulers in the world!"

-End



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