Jeb's Day

by
Stephen Candio

3924 Calibre Bend Ln, Winter Park, FL

862-268-2046

INT. BUSH COMPOUND - NIGHT

JEB BUSH, a 63 year old former Republican presidential
candidate, eagerly sits at the dining table. He puts on a
party hat. The lights are dim.
A cake is brought to Jeb by his 90 year old mother,
BARBRA BUSH. The candles somewhat flicker. Jeb stares at
the cake and then at his mother.
JEB
Arent you going to say Happy Birthday?
BARBRA
Youre a grown man.
JEB
Can you sing me a song?
BARBRA
Should I feed you too?
JEB
Thats ok. Did I get any gifts?
BARBRA
Gifts are for winners.
JEB
Please say Happy Birthday.
BARBRA
Oh! You have a card. Its from that
Donald fella youre always playing
roughhouse with.
Barbara hands Jeb a card.
Card: I think youre a terrific guy. No hard feelings
about the nomination, but look at it this way... think of
all the time you can spend with your family.
JEB
Why is this written in your handwriting?
BARBRA
I dont know what youre talking about.
Can you fix the cable after youre
finished with your cake?
JEB
No. I wont be eating my cake.
Jeb removes his party hat and storms to his room.

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