Chapter 248

Alan was mucking the stalls, when he heard a terrifying scream come from the house. He dropped the shovel and ran as fast as his feet would take him to see what had happened to Susan. He ran into the house with horseshit all over his boots and found her talking on the telephone.

Susan looked at him and said, "You idiot, look what you're doing to my floors."

In his own defense, he said, "I heard you scream, and I thought you had hurt yourself."

"Take those boots off, clean the floor, and I will give you the best news you have heard, since the day your son was born."

"As I recall, Susan, the day my son was born was not exactly a good day for me."

"Just do as I ask, you are going to love this."

Alan did has Susan requested and returned to find out what this great news was. He sat down next to her and said, "Okay, what caused you to scream like you had seen a ghost?"

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