The Adventures Of Captain Dither: Tappa-tappa-tappa
Captain Dither had seen so many cat videos, that he felt like he was turning into a cat. He was also wondering if he should create intros for them, for the DVD.
Captain Dither sat at his desk for awhile, staring at the blank screen on his computer. He couldn't think of anything to write for the intros. His mind was as empty as his word document.
Captain Dither groaned to himself. He bit and nibbled the inside of his cheek while he tapped his pen against the desk. Captain Dither leaned forward in his chair towards the screen on the desk. His face changing color along with his tongue sticking out of his mouth.
When Captain Dither was a kid, he used to stick his tongue out. He said it helped him think better. He made that up as a lie to appease his mother, growing up. If Captain Dither overthought about it, maybe he stuck his tongue out to show his disgust at having to write. Completely frustrated, Captain Dither grabs a pen off the desk and throws it across the room.
This writing thing was a lot harder than Captain Dither had imagined. He played a couple hundred games of solitaire on his computer. Ultimately, Captain Dither decided that he should watch another cat video to get an idea.
-video start-
Mama was writing. Daddy was working around the house. These were common scenes in the peaceful home Witney had found herself. This environment suited Witney just fine.
"I need some inspiration. " Mama announced as she entered the room and sat down next to Witney. Daddy splashed dishes in the sink. Witney sat herself up to study mama.
Mama had her phone and was oblivious to Witney's scrutiny. Witney wanted attention. Mama was ignoring her. mama...
Mama poked her phone.
Witney felt that Mama was rude for sitting without so much as a greeting.
Witney raised a paw and put it back on the couch. mama...
Mama poked her phone.
"..." Witney moved her mouth, but no words came out. Mama...
Mama poked her phone.
Tappa tappa tappa. Witney tapped Mama on the arm with her paw.
"Hi, Witney!" Mama smiled and reached out a hand itch Witney's face.
Witney swatted Mama's hand. Then she got up and retired to her bed for a nap.
-video end-
Captain Dither chuckled. The story on the video sounded like what he was going through. A writer trying to find inspiration and a cat that didn't want to be ignored. Tappa-tappa-tappa. It was perfect.
Captain Dither leaned back in his chair. He thought it over. He wondered if there should be someone introducing the videos when they get put out professionally or not. If he had someone introducing the videos, who though. Miss Jay was shy and awkward. Captain Dither didn't feel like he would be appropriate for the role. Maybe Harry was looking for a job. Or Nick.
Captain Dither hadn't seen Nick since the night he bought the studio. Nick wasn't at the meeting where Dither announced that he was going to do the cat videos. Captain Dither was sure he'd told Nick that he could visit anytime he wished. Captain Dither leaned forward. He furrowed his brow. He hoped Nick was okay.
Concerned, Captain Dither picked up his phone. He dialed Nick's number. The call went straight to voicemail. Captain Dither hung up. He hated voicemail when he was a delivery driver and needed to get ahold of a customer to come get their order. Captain Dither shrugged. He supposed that he would see Nick around somewhere, sometime.
Captain Dither was just about to start the next cat video, when at that precise moment, Miss Jay burst into the office. She had dragged Harry all the way from where he had found her in the walkway. Captain Dither glanced up, startled. He, then, started laughing. Harry looked very disheveled. Captain Dither remembered the first day he had met Miss Jay. She was shy at first but quickly warmed up. She was cute, but took some time to get used to.
"It's not funny!" Protested Harry. "I have no idea what magical mystery tour she took me on."
"At least you made it." Captain Dither smiled at his brother. And to Miss Jay. "Thank you, you've been a huge help finding him and bringing him here."
"No Prob, Daddio." Miss Jay said with a wink.
"Have you two been introduced?" Captain Dither asked. He was charmed by the strange new attitude that Miss Jay was sporting.
"I didn't think to give her my name." Harry admitted, sheepish. "I scared her. She screamed. I got scared. We both calmed down. I asked for you and the next thing I know she grabbed my hand and off we went."
Captain Dither chuckled, he understood the rest from there. "Well, let me introduce you to, properly.' He help out a hand to Harry. "Miss Jay, this is my brother, Harry Oatmeal." Captain Dither watched as Miss Jay bowed and left Harry's outstretched hand empty. Captain Dither smiled at Harry's quizzical expression on his face. "Harry, this is Miss Jay. She's the writer of the stories that get made into movies that the production company puts out." Miss Jay tipped an imaginary hat to Harry.
"Very impressive." Harry complimented her. She surprised him by taking his hand and giving it a courtly kiss. Miss Jay burst into giggles and ran out of the room. "Interesting, isn't she?"
"Indeed she is." Captain Dither shared another chuckle of his own. Then, he got up from his desk and went over to Harry. "Come on, I'll show you around. We can discuss your comedy special at the same time."
"Who says I want to do a comedy special?" Harry smirked.
"Trust me." Captain Dither said. "You do."
"How about I think about it while you give me that tour." Harry teased.
"Fine." Captain Dither rolled his eyes. "Come along. Wait until you get a load of this loony bin." Captain Dither led his brother out of his office, closing the door behind him.