TV shows have “teasers”

 

Movies have “trailers”

 

And books...well they just have... “dust cover notes”

 

CWB 4 is coming soon, so here is your word trailer for

“Young and Hungry...For Life”

 

 

"But, as the ‘other man’ I felt it wasn’t my place to do so.”

 

“A member would say he was going to take his wife or niece, they were usually called, up to the rooftop to show them the harbour view.”

 

“Is there a view from the building?”

“Well spotted Watson. Of course there is no harbour view from a three story building, among high rise office towers two blocks from the harbour. There isn’t even rooftop access other than for maintenance purposes.” 

 

“And you wouldn’t be jealous if I did?”

“Of course not.”

“In that case, I have a proposal to put to you.”

“I like proposals, so go ahead.”

 

“I’m thinking, that dark Mediterranean complexion, cheeky smile and the Ducati are telling me not all your ancestors came out on the first fleet.”

“You’re partly right, my Mum’s family were five pound Poms, but my Dad’s family came out from Italy to work on the Snowy Mountains Scheme in the 50s.”

 

“Are you my early morning wakeup call?”

“N n n no. I just brought you some fffresh towels. I forgot to give them to you last night and knew you’d need then before...your...morning... shower.”

 

“Oh I see you’ve now got a title and the end.”

“Yes, now I’ve only got to fill in the middle bit.”

 

It was a dark and stormy night.

 

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.

 

“Sorry, I’m just a bit uneasy about the way some people at work are treating me”

“What do you mean?”

“Many of my old colleagues seem to be shunning me. Sure they are professional but not chatty or want to join me for coffee or lunch. I don’t know what I’ve done to them”

 

“I’m sorry for your loss.”

“No, he didn’t die. When Mrs Price left the house and didn’t need her personal maid anymore, my husband went off with the slim, red headed, vegetarian.”

“Stupid man! Why settle for a carrot when he could have plump, full breasted, chicken on his plate.”

 

“No, I know nothing about it”

“About what?”

“Nothing, I just meant I know nothing about any murder. OK?”

 

“Wow you drag up well. I didn’t know you were a closet drag queen”

“Excuse me, but I’m not a drag queen”

“Sure looks like that”

“I’m a woman and dressing accordingly, although I admit your clothes are a bit over the top for everyday wear”

 

“Coming” he called as he approached the door, then said “Did you forget....” as he opened the door. Standing there completely naked, he added “Oh, this is a surprise, is there something wrong?”

“No, except that I can’t sleep. I was walking around the garden when I noticed your light on and thought maybe you couldn’t sleep either.”

 

“What’s your favourite memory of Jared, James?”

“Um...let me think. Yes I know, it was the first time we met, when he came to dinner with cousin Justin. I’ll never forget the sight of him when he took off his jacket and was wearing the uber tight T shirt that showed off his muscles. I thought I’d cream my jeans.”

“James!’ his mother shouted.

“Just sayin’ Mum.”

“Well, find a way to say it more politely.”

“That’s how us gay guys talk, Mum.”

 

“Are you telling me, the staff are getting it on under this roof?”

 

Eventually the tape measure arrived and Andy started his measuring.

 

Mid July was freedom day for NSW.

 

James was excited about going to the circus, but also concerned about the animals that were kept in small cages and had to travel continuously.

 

“With us? Are we a normal home?”

“Maybe not the opposite sex couple with 2.2 kids, but a warm and caring home, none the less”

 

“I think that’s a reasonable request. Can’t have you taking a girl on public transport for your first date”

 

“Hey your dad called me a towner, is that bad?”

 

They both sat watching the ducks but only one of them was interested in the wildlife.

 

“Now I must warn you guys I’m not very experienced in bed, but that’s why I agreed to come here, so I can learn from you”

 

Bryce found it difficult to recover from the loss of his partner, murdered by a lunatic plumber in a carpark toilet one year earlier.

 

“NO! I am a woman on the inside all the time so I can’t be a part-time woman on the outside”

 

“Oh I’ve so much to learn about you Aussies. You do talk funny at times.”

 

“Perhaps I’ll have a Troughman”

 

“If you like being licked by a deformed animal”

 

“Tights, bare chest, as beautiful as it is, and what look like ballet shoes, might not be the usual streetwear around Parramatta”

 

“Well check out the 131500.com.au and it will give you all the rickshaw timetables”

 

“Did you say you wanted to fuck?” asked a hefty woman carrying a bale of hay on each shoulder.

 

Well, Francesco stepped out. James fell out when he tripped over his own shoes.

 

“I think these two know each other better than we do and maybe understand what’s being talked about, but I haven’t a fucking clue”

 

“Now, we’ll have to set a date to do the deed and I’ll bring my equipment”

“I should hope so” she replied with a smirk.