Die A Little Death

I'd told everyone I knew what I was doing. A real pro. So when the sound system had a connection problem and no one could hear the introductory speaker, my heart dropped instantly. Not because of the mishap. I could talk my way out of a mishap.

Rather, I had no idea what might be wrong. My boss was going to kill me if I didn't get this fixed immediately.

I frantically tested every possible combination of cable and jack hoping for a miracle.

At least the electric shock that killed me happened quickly enough I never felt a thing.

Jack

He was walking down the street when she accosted him.

"Why did you run away?"

He stared blankly. She was poorly dressed, maybe even homeless.

"You never called. You just abandoned me. I just got outta jail a week ago."

He tried to look appropriately contrite. He failed.

“Honey, they took away our baby. You gotta help me get her back.”

Finally, fearing she would not allow him to pass, he said, “I’m sorry, but I am sure we’ve never met.”

“How can you say that to me, Jack?”

“You see, there’s been a mistake. Jack is my twin brother.”