Little Friend
By David Bomber
(Based on an actual event)
It was a warm and sunny day when he ran up to me. As far as I was concerned he wanted to befriend me and I was more than happy to oblige. So I picked him up, placed him on my sweater and from that moment on we began bonding.
Thinking that it would be a great idea, I thought I would take him shopping. However, I had to stop by the bank to withdraw some cash if he and I were going to paint the town green.
As was our custom, my friend Lori who worked at drive-thru greeted me with her usual “Wha-cha got for me?”
One look at her, then a quick glance at Herman who was chillin’ , and my decision was made, it was show and tell time! Without further hesitation I hit the call button, retrieve the clear plastic cylinder, and without saying a word I sent Herman into the bank.
As far as I know, Lori must have thought that he was some sort of toy or something. Either way, out of routine she opened the cylinder. Jokingly she said, “Thank God he’s not…” was all she managed to get out before she started screaming obscenities. The next thing I know I witnessed my new best friend take flight after Lori Pearl the cylinder across the bank as if it were a live grenade. Then she bolted for the door.
Meanwhile, the customers didn’t know what to think. Apparently some of the patrons thought that it was a robbery in progress and simply submitted by lying on the floor, by others followed Lori out of the bank. Of course my line of thinking at the time was, “What the heck is wrong with her?” After all the whole episode had me on the verge of tears after what Shirley was a frightening experience for poor ole Herman.
Fortunately, Herman survived the ordeal and subsequently we were reunited. However, I did get a very stern lecture from the branch manager who pointed out that it was a financial institution and not an amusement park ride for lizards. Obviously this lady did not believe in going to extra mile for her customers.
Ironically a week later talk about was promoting the latest Godzilla movie starring Matthew Broderick. The commercials catchphrase was, “Here lizard, lizard, lizard.”
Bio
David Bomber is a native of Detroit, Michigan, but for most of his life he has lived in Roanoke, Virginia, years where he first pursued a degree in information systems technology and later in electrical engineering before becoming interested in law. Besides being a huge proponent for criminal Justice reform and advocacy, as well as being a writer at heart, he also is the proud father of Damian and Aaron who are his source of inspiration.
If you would like to contact David please message him by visiting www.jpay.com and submit Virginia ID #1130793. (JPay is a messaging service utilized the VA D.O.C. for prisoner communications with the public.) Note: this service does require users to purchase virtual stamps in order to send messages. In the alternative you can reach David via snail mail at the address below.
David Bomber
#1130793
Nottoway correctional Center
PO Box 488
Brookville, va. 23922