“No Jeffrey, momma told us not to go into the forest.”
“Jackie, we’re not. This is just a dream.”
Jeffrey and Jackie both lay tossing and turning in their twin beds, separated by a red shag rug. Jeffrey, only minutes older than Jackie, was the dominant brother.
Jeffrey’s nose began to twitch. “Do you smell that?”
“You know I do.” Jackie eliminated the aroma by using his thumb and pointer finger to pinch off the scent.
“There it is! The forbidden tree of happiness.” Jeffrey described the large glowing tree with a tiny door allowing entrance to the trunk. “Let’s go in, just this once.” He pleaded with his sibling.
Jackie slid his feet quickly back and forth on his mattress before raising both legs and letting them fall back onto the bed, causing a thump so loud it could be heard throughout the house.
“Only this once but if we get in trouble, you’re taking the blame.” Jackie gave in – again.
“Don’t I always?”
“No!” Jackie screamed.
“Ahhhhh…. Just look at this, would ya?” Miniature ovens filled with treats outlined a kitchen designed for the likes of an Elf. Jackie ran to the small, short counter and stuffed his mouth full of Fudge Stripes!
“And you think I’m always out of control.” Jeffrey laughed. “Oh no! It’s mom, I hear her calling.” Jeffrey pulled Jackie by the arm.
Their bedroom door flung open.
“Boys, there are three people out here to see you. Their outfits are hideous, their names even worse, Ernie, Elwood and Fast Eddie! I have no clue where you find your friends!”
The boys gazed strangely at one another.
As their mother left the room, she turned to look at Jackie. “Wipe that chocolate off your mouth – midnight snacks better cease in this house!”
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