The aroma of sizzling bacon and brewing coffee pulled Donnie awake. He sat up and stretched the sleep out his muscles, then looked at the clock. It read a quarter past eight.
He went to the window and looked out. It was a beautiful Saturday morning, so he opened the window to let in some air.
The breeze carried in the fragrance of honeysuckle and the sounds of children’s laughter. He could see the neighbor’s back yard from the window, and saw that kid Ted and another boy playing catch over there. The little girl named Sally was trying without much success to master a hula hoop.
“Damn it, will you close that window? I’m trying to sleep!?Keisha grumbled from the bed.
Donnie gathered up his stuff and headed to the bathroom.
**********
He found Sheryl down in the kitchen. Today she had her hair pulled back in a ponytail, and wore a peasant blouse and shorts. Her back was to Donnie when he entered, and he felt a little guilty for taking a moment to check out her ass and long legs before saying, “Good morning.?
“Breakfast is almost ready,?she smiled. “Want some OJ or coffee to tide you over??

“Nah, I’ll wait, thanks,?he said.

He asked where Craig was. She asked where Keisha was at the same time. They laughed together.

“She’s still sleeping,?he said. “When Keisha’s not working, she doesn’t rise till the crack of noon.?

“So then what do you do for breakfast??Sheryl asked.

“Well see, what had happened was…” he joked.

“Well sir, while you’re here, you get balanced meals. That’s my law.?Sheryl poured herself a glass of juice and said, “Donnie, may I speak frankly??

“Yeah, sure Sheryl, go ahead.?

“You know, if Keisha didn’t work, she’d have time to prepare you a healthy breakfast. It is after all, the most important meal of the day.?

“Well, we have some goals we’re trying to meet financially, Sheryl. And right now Keisha working helps us toward that goal.? Donnie didn’t want to say that Keisha couldn’t boil water without instructions, and more important, she didn’t want to try.

“I’m sorry Donnie. It’s not my place to discuss your financial affairs. But I will say that here in Springdale, none of the married women work outside the home. It’s not necessary.?

“That must be nice,?Donnie said. “I’m starting to like this place more and more.?

“There’s a lot here to like,?Sheryl said. “Go talk to Craig. He’s out on the front porch.?

Donnie stepped out onto the porch and looked around. The June morning was pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. The street was mostly quiet, the peace broken occasionally by the distant sounds of children, like the one’s next door playing in their back yards. What Donnie noticed that none of the kids in the front of their homes or on the streets made a lot of noise. Well behaved kids.

Likewise the neighborhood itself was quiet. No booming from somebody’s 500 watt trunk subs rocking loud enough to hear from a block away. No one yelling and screaming. No police sirens. In fact, the predominant sounds on Elm Street this morning were the sounds of nature. Birds chirping. Leaves rustling in the breeze. A fat bee buzzing lazily amongst Cheryl’s daisies.

Donnie took another deep lungful of Saturday morning air. He couldn’t remember ever feeling so relaxed, and so at peace. Even though this town and this neighborhood were new to him, it had a feeling of comfortable familiarity.

“Do you feel it Cuz??Craig asked. He was sitting in a rocker at the corner of the porch with a cup of coffee and a newspaper.

“I feel something,?Donnie said. “Just don’t know what.?

“But it’s good, isn’t it??Craig smiled.

“Yeah man, it is.?

Craig said, “I bet if you think about it for a minute you could figure it out.?

A white panel truck came around the corner and stopped in front of a house across the street. The lettering on the truck’s side read Sunny Days Dairy Farms. A man in a snow white uniform and cap got out and headed up the walkway to the house. He held a metal carrier in one hand. Even from across the street they could hear him whistling a happy tune.

Donnie stared in disbelief. “Oh hell no…is that what I think it is??

Craig laughed. “Isn’t that something, Cuz? When’s the last time you saw a milkman ?a dude who actually delivers milk to your crib??

Donnie looked at his cousin incredulously. “The last time? How about fucking never??

“Then how do you know about it??

“I don’t know. I guess I heard about it somewhere.?

“Right.?

“Huh??

Craig was looking across the street now, and waving. Donnie followed his gaze. His cousin was waving at the milkman, who was waving at them.

“You know that dude??Donnie asked.

“Yeah, that’s Jack the milkman. He brings eggs too.?

“Oh, you get deliveries from him too??

“Not yet,?Craig said. “But we will once we have kids. We want them to grow up with strong bones and teeth.?

“Man, you sound like a damned television commercial,?Donnie said.

“Do I??

“Yeah, you do. I’m surprised you didn’t say milk helps build strong bodies twelve ways.?

“That’s Wonder Bread, not milk,?Craig corrected.

Donnie sat on the porch rail facing his cousin. “Man, are you for real? What the hell is up with you??

“I’m feeling good Cuz, that’s all. Life is good.?

“What were you talking about a minute ago, when you said that if I thought about it I’d figure it out? Figure out what??

“The good feeling you’re experiencing here. You’d figure out what it is.?

“Why don’t quit playing and just tell me??Donnie asked. “And while you’re at it, how about telling me how you got the deal on this house, and on your car? And how come this place ?this whole neighborhood - is like a throwback to an old school TV show??

Craig took a sip of his coffee, and then looked around at the street and the neighboring homes. He wore a serene smile on his face. Then he said, “Donnie, what do you want out of life, and how do you plan to get it??

“I wanna make some nice bank. That’s what I want.?

“But why? What do you want the money for??

“Man, I don’t get you. Everybody wants money.?

“I don’t,?Craig said.

“Well I guess not, man. You’re already set. You got the house, the car, the fine, perfect wife. And all on twenty-five thousand a year. If I had a deal like this I’d be happy too. Shit Cuz, you’re living the American Dream.?

Craig looked at him and said, “Bingo.?

FIVE

Keisha had to work on Sunday so they left early Saturday afternoon. Donnie stopped to fill up at the Texaco station on the corner of Main and Elm. Craig had given him a plastic chit about half the size of a credit card and told him to give it to the attendant when he paid for his gas at this station.

When they pulled up to the pump a dude wearing a gray Texaco uniform clean and pressed to military perfection hustled out to the car. He had “Earl” stitched over his breast pocket.

“Afternoon folks,?he smiled. “Fill ‘er up??

The sign said regular was $3.09 a gallon. “Yes, with regular,?Donnie said.

“Great, sir. If you’ll pop your hood I’ll check your oil and transmission fluids,?the attendant said.

“Um, yeah, okay ?sure.?

While the gas pumped the attendant checked the fluids, then starting cleaning the windshield.

Keisha watched him suspiciously. “Don’t give him no fucking tip,?she said. “You didn’t ask him to do that shit ?he volunteered.?

Donnie sat behind the wheel, frowning. So all this cheeriness and good feeling extended beyond Craig’s neighborhood. Sheryl had called them in for breakfast, so he and Craig hadn’t had a chance to finish their conversation. But he was definitely gonna call him and find out what the deal was with this town. He’d call tomorrow while Keisha was at work so he could talk in peace with his cousin.

The attendant was back at his window. “That’s twelve gallons sir - $37.08, please.?

“Oh, I was supposed to give you this,?Donnie said, and handed the attendant the chit.

“Ah, a guest chit!?Earl said. “One sec, sir.?

He took the chit and popped it into a slot in the gas pump, then into something that looked like a large calculator. He read the display and smiled at Donnie. “Okay, how about nine dollars and forty-eight cents??

“Excuse me? Did I hear you right?? Donnie asked.

“Yes sir,?Earl said. “Resident and guest pricing for regular is seventy-nine cents a gallon. Pretty nice, huh??

“How does that work? How can you cut the price like that??Donnie asked.

Keisha punched him in the thigh and hissed, “C’mon, let’s just go!?

Earl leaned into Donnie’s window, smiling. “You ought to talk to your host about that, sir. Maybe we’ll get to see ya again.? Then he tipped his cap and wished them a good day.

**********

“It had to be a mistake,?Keisha said. “Gas ain’t that cheap nowhere. And your dumb ass was sitting there questioning him about it.?

“Fuck you Keisha. The money is coming out of my pocket so why do you care??Donnie asked. “Why are you so damned irritable??

“Cause I’m hungry and I need you to get me something to eat, that’s why.?

“If you’d gotten up before it was time to go you could have had breakfast. Sheryl did cook, you know.?

“Yeah, and if she’d made enough I woulda got something,?Keisha spat.

“She said she would make yours hot, but you were in a rush to leave. Who’s fault is that??

“Oh, you taking that bitch’s side now??

“I’m just sick of your attitude, that’s all.?

“Oh what ?you want you a fucking slave like that slut now? You want a fucking maid instead of a real woman - somebody to get on their knees and kiss your ass??

“You sound like you’re jealous, Keisha.?

“And you sound like you want your cousin’s woman. What kind of sick shit is that??

What I want is that kind of peace of mind, Donnie thought. And I want to know how Craig got it.

“I want a Big Mac, and I don’t see a McDonalds or any other fast food joint in this dead ass town,?Keisha gripped.

“I think I saw one about twenty minutes from Willow Road, if you can hold out that long,?Donnie said. He waited for Keisha to bitch that she didn’t want to wait, as if he could snap his fingers and make value meal appear out of thin air.

“Can you stop and get me some chips and a soda then??

Damn, it got on his nerves how Keisha could be an evil witch in one sentence and in the next act like nothing had happened. “Yeah, no problem,?he said.

He didn’t see a convenience store, but there was a place called Springdale Grocery on Main Street. He parked in front of the store.

I’ll wait,?Keisha said. “Barbecue chips if they got ‘em, okay??

Okay, this definitely wasn’t your everyday supermarket. For one, it was way smaller, with just a dozen or so isles. And the floors were hardwood. And instead of checkout isles, there was a counter, with a man and a woman working the two registers.

It took him a moment to find the potato chips, mainly because he didn’t recognize the brands. He found something for Keisha called Bon Ton Bar-B-Q Potato Chips.

The soda cooler was equally weird. There was the standard Coke and Pepsi stuff, but also flavors like Orange Crush, Nehi Grape, Yoo Hoo Chocolate, Hires Root Beer, 7-Up and Royal Crown Cola. To be safe he got Keisha a Coke.

Donnie grabbed a pack of Extra Sugar Free Gum for himself. Again he saw brands he’d never heard of. What the hell were Chicklets? And Beech Nut and Fruit Stripe Gum? Weird?

He took his stuff to the counter, where the cashier was telling a little Asian kid, “Okay Sean, you’ve got five Sour Balls, three Wax Bottles and two Root Beer Barrels. That’ll be five cents. Now you be sure to brush your teeth after you eat this, all right??

The kid said, “Yes sir,?paid his nickel and dashed from the store.

Donnie was next at the register. As the clerk rang him up Donnie said, “It was nice of you to give that kid a deal on his candy. I mean, five cents for all that??

“Oh, that was the right price,?the clerk smiled. “Sean is quite the little businessman ?always buys the two for a penny candies. He’ll be an excellent accountant one day.?

“Two for a penny? Are you serious??

“Absolutely sir. That’ll be three dollars and thirty-seven cents. Would you like a bag??

“Um, let me ask you a question. If I had one of those chit things…”

“A guest chit??

“Yes, a guest chit. How much would this stuff cost me then??

“Are you a guest of one of the town residents, sir??

“Yes, we just left.?

“Well, if you like, I can call and see if your host will authorize you for guest pricing. Who were you visiting??

“The Jacksons on Elm Street. Craig…”

“Oh, all righty then. Just hang on one sec,?the clerk said.

He picked up a phone from behind the counter and punched a single button. After a moment he said, “Hey Molly, this is Fred at the grocers. Will you connect me with Craig and Sheryl Jackson over on Elm? Thanks, honey.? He gave Donnie an it’ll just be a second wink and nod.

After a moment the clerk said, “Hello, Mrs. Jackson? This is Fred at Springdale Grocery. I’ve got a fellow here who’s helping to make me a millionaire, says he just came from your place…Well, between Donnie and Keisha I’d say he must be Donnie.?

He smiled at Donnie and said, “Are you Donnie??

“Yep, that’s me,?Donnie said.

To Sheryl the clerk said, “Is it okay with you for him to pay guest prices, or would you rather I double his retail cost??

Donnie sighed. Okay, this dude thinks he’s a comedian.

“Okay dear. What’s your purchase code??the clerk asked into the phone.

Donnie watched the clerk punch some numbers into the register.

“Oh-kee-doh-kee,?Fred said into the phone. “We’re all set. By the way Mrs. Jackson, I’m gonna have some nice veal cutlets in on Monday. I can put a couple to the side for you if you’d like. I remember how Mr. Jackson raved about your veal parmesan?Great! I’ll put ‘em under lock and key for you.?

This is unreal, Donnie thought.

“All right sir, you new total is forty-nine cents.?

Donnie stared at the clerk.

“Sir??

“Okay,?Donnie said. “What’s going on here? How can you afford to charge so little for this stuff??

Fred rubbed his chin. “Well Donnie, here in Springdale we’re fortunate that we retailers have the ability to pass our wholesale purchase savings on to our residents.?

“But how? How can you save enough to cut prices down to almost nothing??

“You should talk to Mr. Jackson, your host about that.?

I damn sure will, Donnie thought.

(to be continued…)

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