Christmas Departure

Enter scene: Brandon leans back in his chair in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. He is on the cusp of concluding a long journey back from Idaho. He went with Jeff to take Dad's car back after his own broke down. The pair used Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to get back to the Salt Lake area. Relieved that the adventure is almost over, Brandon closes his eyes and reflects on the crazy journey home with his friend.

(Flashback) Brandon and Jeff are in a truck stop motel in Malad, Idaho before finishing the last leg of their journey home. They break out Jeff's stash of airplane liquor bottles to toast their adventure. Brandon: It's been one heck of a ride eh Jeff? (throwing back his head and downing another small bottle of tequila). Jeff: (Nodding in agreement while finishing his own small bottle of hard liquor). Brandon: The Christmas season sure makes a guy miss home. At least we have our wives and our families to go home to. Jeff: (Holding an empty liquor bottle and staring blankly at Brandon from across the room, nodding again; this time with a church frown emphasized by his small moustache). (Another flashback at Jeff's favorite Truck stop diner where he had to sell his collection of Karl Malone bobble head dolls to pay for "foot-longs" and tater tots) Brandon: I'm glad Christmas Eve is going to be on a Sunday this year so we can go to church and remember the true meaning of Christmas. It really adds something to the spirit of the meeting. Jeff: I haven't been to church in years (words echoing). . .haven't been to church in years . . . haven't been to church in years.