Aftermath
Thank goodness that ''almost'' doesn't count19 total reviews
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Liz.
After reading your story, I was saddened to hear about the situation Chuck found himself in. I have known people that struggled with OCD and it is a terrible thing to deal with. Some people have had their lives turned upside down because of it.
This is really well-written and exposes a real problem with many people. People that don't experience the feelings can't possibly understand.
Robert
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Hello Liz.
After reading your story, I was saddened to hear about the situation Chuck found himself in. I have known people that struggled with OCD and it is a terrible thing to deal with. Some people have had their lives turned upside down because of it.
This is really well-written and exposes a real problem with many people. People that don't experience the feelings can't possibly understand.
Robert
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Many thanks for the bonussssss!
He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--I don't know whether he has OCD per se, but he certainly has chronic anxiety and hypochondia!
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You're welcome.
Comment from judiverse
A great of example of how we always fear the worst. Although the boy was all right, Chuck was haunted by the incident and visualized all kinds of scenarios in which he would serve time in prison. The incident may haunt him for quite a while. We're inclined to think in terms of "what if's." Interesting point to consider. judi
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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A great of example of how we always fear the worst. Although the boy was all right, Chuck was haunted by the incident and visualized all kinds of scenarios in which he would serve time in prison. The incident may haunt him for quite a while. We're inclined to think in terms of "what if's." Interesting point to consider. judi
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario.
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I think people do that a lot. They let their imaginations take over and then find out their fears were exaggerated. judi
Comment from kmoss
Whoa. Man, you are going to bring out the "perfect" people with this one. I'll start.
One thing this drunk can pride myself on is I've never driven with enough alcohol in my body to get a dui. In all of the years drinking. The sad thing is, most people do not believe me because it's all too common. "Not even once, really?!" Yes really. Hopefully Chuck learned his lesson.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Whoa. Man, you are going to bring out the "perfect" people with this one. I'll start.
One thing this drunk can pride myself on is I've never driven with enough alcohol in my body to get a dui. In all of the years drinking. The sad thing is, most people do not believe me because it's all too common. "Not even once, really?!" Yes really. Hopefully Chuck learned his lesson.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario.
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Good boy Chuck! Lol
Comment from robyn corum
Liz,
Well, good. Maybe he won't be drinking and driving anymore. You'd think, by that ripe old age he might have learned that drinking while driving was rather naughty. Thanks!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Liz,
Well, good. Maybe he won't be drinking and driving anymore. You'd think, by that ripe old age he might have learned that drinking while driving was rather naughty. Thanks!
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario.
Comment from Jay Squires
OMG, I swallowed the bait completely and that included the hook, and you hauled me all the way to the end, flopping on the shore. Wasn't Chuck the name of that guy you were dating a few months earlier--the TRUMPeter? Oh my God!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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OMG, I swallowed the bait completely and that included the hook, and you hauled me all the way to the end, flopping on the shore. Wasn't Chuck the name of that guy you were dating a few months earlier--the TRUMPeter? Oh my God!
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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We're still "together" separately -- 12 years in May. He ceased Trumpeteering when he saw the video of the insurrection.
He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario.
Comment from Judy Lawless
Jeez, you had me there! I kept hoping for the punch line! Didn't notice the different font style to indicate thoughtsð??? Great writing. Happy the boy was unscathed.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Jeez, you had me there! I kept hoping for the punch line! Didn't notice the different font style to indicate thoughtsð??? Great writing. Happy the boy was unscathed.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario.
Comment from BethShelby
I guess this is another one based on truth. Apparently, it was a close call which might have been much worse. He must of hit very lightly if the guy picked himself up and road away without taking down information to sue. Chuck is going to cause his own demise from stressing for so long.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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I guess this is another one based on truth. Apparently, it was a close call which might have been much worse. He must of hit very lightly if the guy picked himself up and road away without taking down information to sue. Chuck is going to cause his own demise from stressing for so long.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous.
I don't know whether he has OCD per se, but he certainly has chronic anxiety and hypochondia!
Comment from Susan Newell
I'm never sure when you are writing fiction or actual event. It seems that the moral of the story is don't let Chuck drink and drive home at midnight. It is amazing how we can imagine how events will unfold when they have no basis in reality, yet those haunting thoughts will stick with us, like particularly bad dreams.
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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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I'm never sure when you are writing fiction or actual event. It seems that the moral of the story is don't let Chuck drink and drive home at midnight. It is amazing how we can imagine how events will unfold when they have no basis in reality, yet those haunting thoughts will stick with us, like particularly bad dreams.
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Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inocuous.
Comment from lyenochka
You're out to give me a heart attack! I know of your Chuck and I was thinking surely, this is FICTION and it's for a contest! But it seems he did hit someone. What a nightmare! I'm sure he doesn't feel like driving ever. Our nephew was hit at night in the rain wearing dark clothing. A decade later, he found himself working with the wife of the man whose truck hit him. They became good friends.
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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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You're out to give me a heart attack! I know of your Chuck and I was thinking surely, this is FICTION and it's for a contest! But it seems he did hit someone. What a nightmare! I'm sure he doesn't feel like driving ever. Our nephew was hit at night in the rain wearing dark clothing. A decade later, he found himself working with the wife of the man whose truck hit him. They became good friends.
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Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous.
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So scary. I can imagine Chuck must be so rattled. I'm sure you'll help him keep calm. Goodnight! 💖
