Title: Rolling the Calendar
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a story using the term backup.
Word count: 99 words
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“I think we made it,” I said, but I spoke too soon.
Ahead, cop cars blocked our way. I slammed the brakes and as we skidded to a stop, I slammed her into reverse. Tires squawking and smoking, I punched the gas and my Dodge Charger lurched.
“Backup, backup, backup,” Harold screamed.
“No, shit Sherlock.”
Picking up speed, I jumped on the brakes, threw her into neutral and cranked the wheel. My baby spun. I shifted into second, then third.
“Hang on,” I yelled, “If the DeLorean can do it, we can.”
A poof of smoke, and we disappeared.
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Hmmm…wonder what the police wanted!
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LOL I think these two are up to no good. 😉
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That would be my guess! 🙂
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back to the future fan fic – love it – oi love the thrill of a fast car
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LOL Only think I like better than driving fast is doing donuts. 🚕 beep, beep. ✨😊✨
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oh gosh really! me too – glazed did you say?
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LOL No. I don’t go anywhere near that kind.
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what’s your choice then?
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LOL the donuts I was talking about are the ones where you spin the car in a really tight circle and the car drifts. You then leave “donut” shaped tracks on the pavement. Those are my favorite. 😊
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ah i learn something new from you yet again!!
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😊
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LOL, this is great. I thought I was the only one to still say “no shit Sherlock”. Have not heard it for a long time now.
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LOL A guy I know drives a restored GTO. It is his favorite saying. It seemed appropriate for the story. Glad it made you laugh, Susan. 😊
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I wonder if “No shit Sherlock” is an 80s phrase, kind of like the Delorian reference, so it fits well. Loved all the spinning tires and tension of two misadventurers making a timeless escape. Fun flash, Jo!
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Thanks, Charli. I am glad you liked the story. I have no idea where the phrase originated, but if was from then 80s then I got lucky. LOL ✨💕✨
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YES THIS IS AWESOME – TIME TRAVELING GENERAL LEE IS THE STUFF OF MY DREAMS
(and by General Lee I do mean the car…)
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Oh, I know you do. I wondered if anyone would get the reference. Maybe if Luke had been in the passenger seat?? So glad you liked the story.
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I’m such a hardcore Dukes fan that I could stand for even Coy and Vance in the front… though Bo and Luke were definitely best!
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