Exceptional Mysteries Of Life Abound Dribbles And Drabbles : Bisque by Brett Matthew West      200 Word Flash Contest Winner  Artwork by avmurray at FanArtReview.com

A Nikon camera strapped around his neck, the ancient geezer didn't fit in our island getaway. He perched on the balcony, sipped coffee, and faked a glance at a colorful brochure. I could tell he couldn't care less about what he held in his hand. Fifteen minutes elapsed. He never once flipped the cover. I brought him seafood bisque. We exchanged half-hearted pleasantries. I forced myself not to stare at the oblong scar on his cheek. I picked up my bus tub, but couldn't place him. Then, it struck me. My car had crashed. This was the stranger who yanked me out just before the vehicle exploded. I raced back to his table. GONE! I moved his bowl. There was his tip and this note: "Forever indebted to you. I was headed to murder my invalid wife. Saving your life brought me back to a proper perspective. Thanks to you we celebrated our thirty-fifth anniversary together." Chills raced down my spine. The night I wrecked, I was headed to pole dance in a strip joint. His heroic gesture turned my life around. I unfolded his tip. Two singles wrapped another thousand bucks. I turned away. Tears flooded down my face. Writing Prompt Write a story on any topic. 200 Words Exactly! Title not included in count. 200 Word Flash Contest Winner Recognized Author Notes Thanks avmurray for the use of your picture you called Hungry? Because a reviewer did not know what these two terms mean: -ancient geezer -- sometimes what younger people call older people -bus tub -- a tub restaurant servers and bussers place dirty dishes in when they clear tables

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