99 Stories of God

72. Whale

There was a game they liked to play when they were midway in life’s journey, but still healthy, still lustful and keen.

It was: Who could get you to cry in the fewest words?

Of course, some of the best effects were made when everyone was drunk.

He remembered this girl had a good one once.

The last whale swam deeper …

But one of the best was a line from Chekhov’s Three Sisters.

You mean, I’m being left behind?

He couldn’t remember many others. They hadn’t played the game in years.