Today’s photo comes courtesy of Roger Bultot. Thanks, Roger.
In the “I’d Rather Die Than …” category comes this little tale of a police officer and an off-duty cop when a “disruption” hits.
Albeit re-written to an extent, this story was originally called “Interrupted” and first appeared on June 12, 2014. Please enjoy.
+++++
BANG! BANG!
The people in the street screamed. Officer Carson drew his gun from the holster. “Get down, everybody! DOWN!”
BANG!
“Hickman, you see him?”
Off-duty Hickman eyed the balcony. “I see him. Let me try something.”
Hickman darted across the street.
BANG! BANG!
He ran up the fire escape.
BANG! CLICK. CLICK.
Hickman jumped the gunman in mid-reload, almost choking him. “Drop it! DROP IT!”
The back-up wagon later came, taking the gunman away. Carson shook Hickman’s hand. “Great job, Hick. That was pretty rough.”
“No, I’m happy it happened. I HATE going to the dentist!”
wmqcolby 
What we call bravery is often greater fear of the alternative – often ridicule. Great story, William
Thank, Neil. I remember from the TV series M*A*S*H where Hawkeye said to Frank that a Hero was someone who was, “…cold enough and hungry enough not to give a damn.” In this case, Hickman is like Daffy Duck who once said, “I don’t like pain. It hurts me.” 😀
I would rather be a hero than go the dentist, although it could easily have ended differently! Nicely done.
I don’t mind going to the dentist, really. They have the best methods these days. Everything’s high-tech now. Lot less painful.
Thanks, Iain. You have a better story this week, though. 😀
Very gracious, thank you.
Dear Cuzzin Notnek,
I’m glad Jan didn’t read this before his recent appointments with the dentist. Pretty drastic measures to avoid going, though. Made me laugh…again.
Shalom,
Cuzzin Shelley
He’d probably take off for Sturgis in the Harley in the snow, rain, sleet and the cold. No helmet.
That sounds about right, but after my past year and a half I have little sympathy. I think I’ve put my dentists’ kids through college already.
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/3-february-2017/
Hahahahaha! Yes, my root canals are the new Chutes and Ladders of educating the dentist’s kids.
HAha. Love it!
Thanks, Jell. Glad you liked it.
Very funny. My husband would sympathize. Bad news: the dentist’s receptionist has rescheduled his appointment. 😉
Hope he doesn’t get involved in a shootout! 😀
“I’d rather run up a fire escape and charge an armed killer than go to the dentist.”
I can sympathize, but I’d still take the dentist.
Me, too. I mean, let’s face it, dentistry has changed and is better than it ever was and keeps getting better.
Very true. I have a great dentist. I’m getting old enough to where some of my original crowns are wearing out and have to be replaced. Not too long ago, under a broken crown, he found an old silver filling. Those things are terribly toxic and I’m glad he removed it and replaced it with enamel.
Yes. I had the same thing. I don’t think I have any silver left, just porcelain and enamel.
Well, I hate the dentist, but frankly, not that much! Well done, Kent.
You’d be terrific in a shootout, Sandra. 😉
Ha! Very good Kent. That’s some guy who prefers risking his life to the dentist! Could see your character Hick as a more substantial character in something longer – fancy writing a police procedural? 🙂
Really? Hmmm. Interesting.
I might be able to write a police-type procedural. My dad was in law enforcement on the side for many years. He still keeps up with the old gang at the county sheriff’s office. Might be fun. Gets me out of the doldrums of figuring out what to write.
If you are caught between the rock and a hard place… Love it, but I guess he just postponed the dentist…
Yes, he certainly did. Any excuse will do. 😀
What is it with dentists that scare people so? I never did understand it… this did give a chuckle though!
Probably the memory of dentistry before those nice little shots of lidocaine. I’m all right with it myself. I go every six months and get a free cleaning each time.
I had a wisdom tooth pulled a few years ago and it was AWESOME! Well, as long as I didn’t get a dry socket and the nerve didn’t bleed, which neither happened.
I think that’s the only time I could have done without – when all 4 wisdom teeth were removed, 2 of them impacted. Not fun. 😉
Ouch! Be glad you were young when it happened. I had a side-effect of slight numbness under the lower lip. Nothing big, didn’t affect the motor abilities, but it is so slight, I disregard it. I’m glad they took the teeth out and kept the wisdom in … so far as I know! 😀
Yeah…you think they did…😉
I never felt such pain. I would have preferred to end up with chipmunk cheeks for a few days instead of needing pills “strong-enough-for-a- horse-but-did-nothing -for- me” to dull the pain…
I th0ught I would have had chipmunk cheeks, too, but it didn’t happen. Had great drugs and I was semi-awake during the operation. Didn’t feel a thing.
Lucky you… though my pain was after the whole shebang
Dry sockets? I didn’t get one, but I know it isn’t fun.
congrats–you made me laugh 🙂
Well, I thank you very much! Glad it made SOMEONE laugh. 😉
I didn’t see that end coming! He must have had a very bad experience with a dentist in the past. Thanks for making me laugh 🙂
You’re welcome, Siobhan. I tried for the surprise punchline, although, going to the dentist isn’t scary like it used to be. For ME, anyway.
Nice pacing. Even Superman has his Kryptonite.
Haha! Yeah. Maybe it was the gunman who had the dental appointment …
Hilarious! What all we do to escape!☺☺☺
Yes, I agree. 🙂
A bit drastic, sir, especially if, like me, one is a bit long in the tooth.
Great fun as always, five out of five cute dental assistants.
Ohhhhh, I’ll take THAT, no problem. 🙂
Ha! I worked at a dental office for 28 years. Your story is not too far from the truth. I agree with ceayr, 5 out of 5 cute dental assistance, at some sharp dental instruments on top. (Dull ones are truly not fun.)
No kidding? You really worked at a dental office? Yeah, those dull ones aren’t fun, you’re right. Thanks for reading, Alicia!
I wished I had checked Connie’s teeth before I married her. It costs a fortune to get her all fixed up, but her teeth are probably in better shape than mine now.
Probably. Also, your gums are the best friend your teeth have. 😀
I salute hick… he’s no toothless tiger. 🙂
Yes. He probably could have walked down the street, gotten shot in the mouth and no more dentist. He could brush his teeth and whistle at the same time.
Some people will do anything to get out of going to the dentist. Funny that the conversation with my father, which is referenced in my story, also included his recent trip to the dentist.
Brilliant minds, Honie.
Thanks for reading. I’ll head over to yours in a bit.
Ha that last line was brilliant and I sympathise with him, there’s a lot of things I’d rather do than go to the dentist. On a more serious level, everyone’s brave, just not in all situations.
Definitely very funny. Too precious for any analysis.
LOL…does the dentist not charge you if you are a cop and in a shoot out? Cause if I miss an appointment cause I have to work they charge me anyway!
Hahahahaha!
Perfect response! 🙂
HA! Love the comedic ending!!
Thanks for sharing.
– Lisa
Thank-YOU, Lisa!
Funny stuff, Kent. That’s really hating a dental appointment. I think I’ve finally found a good dentist here. I had to lose a tooth to do it though. I’ve lost track of what I have in my mouth. Good writing. 😀 — Suzanne
Thanks, Suzanne. Sorry about the tooth, but glad you found a good dentist in your area. I take pretty good care of my teeth, but still need them liked over every six months. I keep thinking that one day I could be in some sort of accident and all my teeth will be destroyed and all that work for naught. 😀 Knock wood.