26.5.2009

THE BIG GAMBLE.

 

    THE BIG GAMBLE.

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    Clive, Gordon and Bernard just sat there in silence. This was their first night together and so far the most exciting activity had been doing the washing up after one meal together and two for Bernard. Talking about Bernard! He could now get out of his chair with ease after nearly breaking the arms off. The original question still raised a lot of thinking, what could they do now?

    Clive was determined not to let this night slip away in an almost comatose state, "Say! Any of you like to come down the pub for a drink or two?"

    Gordon's eyes lit up, he longed to be accepted as one of the lads, "What a good idea!"

    But Bernard looked up to say, "I can't, you see its the smoke. Plays havoc with my eyes makes them go all red and puffy looking."

    Clive huffed a little before another idea came bouncing its way into his grey matter, "Okay, how about a drink here without the smoke?"

    Bernard was happy with this but Gordon wasn't, "Oh no you don't! Miss Sharon told you that you are not allowed to drink on her premises."

    Clive let out another huff before all once again sat in the silence just twiddling their thumbs. Suddenly he noticed the big guy move swiftly to pull out a couple of packets of cards.

    "Anyone for a good game of poker?"

    This man was on Clive's wavelength! "Only if it's for money."

    Bernard smiled, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

    This just left Gordon who had a confession,"How do you play um, poker?"

    Bernard and Clive exchanged glances, they instantly knew and understood each other. Oh yes Gordon was a beginner and he was also going to be the looser!

    Bernard stood up, walking over to the small man he put his arm around him and said, "Clive and I will show you how to play, we?ll look after you. I'll fill you in while Clive fetches us a few glasses and pulls us a drink."

    Clive received the wink from his big buddy and wasted little time in hunting out the wine and fixing them all a very tall glass before Gordon could protest.

    Now settling down Bernard dealed.