
In the freshly
air-conditioned airport, Jess, Hannah, three hobbits, Prince
William and a member of Silverchair sat in the departure lounge
awaiting their plane. Chris was under the false impression that
him and Hannah were going back to Australia but he was actually
the only one with a Qantas ticket. If only 'Hello!' was around to
see the spectacle, I'm sure they'd have a word or two to say.
The 7B094 flight to London Heathrow will be departing in 10
minutes. The loudspeaker announced.
That's us! Said Dom happily.
Jess, Elijah, Billy, Hannah and Wills leapt up.
Flight Q10796 to Newcastle, Australia will be departing in
7 minutes.
THAT'S us. Said Chris, getting up and grabbing
Hannah.
No - I'm going to England!
Australia!
ENG-ER-LAND, CHRIS!
You're coming to Oz with ME!
No I'm not!
Yes you are!
No I'm not!
Yes you are!
I'd just like to point out, Said Jess, leaning in
towards Dom, Billy, Wills and Elijah. Should I ever enter
into a relationship and be called upon to take part in an
argument, they would be MUCH more original than this.
CHRIS! I LIKE it in England! I'm not totally
uprooting to live in Australia!
But we're married!
So? That doesn't mean you own me!
Chris pulled up Hannah's sleeve and pointed at her arm
triumphantly. There was tattooed the words 'Property of Chris
Joannou (and possibly Daniel Johns)'
Ah. Hannah
looked sheepish. I wasn't aware of what I was doing at that
point in time, what with being slightly drunk.
I'd also like to point out, Jess said again to
everyone not involved in an argument. I'd never get into
that situation since I wouldn't be stupid enough to poison
myself.
Hannah hasn't poisoned herself, Said Elijah.
With ALCOHOL! Jess said slowly.
Oh dear. Elijah looked at the floor, remembering the
day of his 21st birthday, loud and not-so-clearly.
I don't know what to do! Hannah whimpered.
Ha-HA! So there is a chance for you to come to Oz
with me. Admit it, He pushed his face closer to hers.
You want to come with me.
Hannah looked at the sexy beast that was Chris.
Not really. In a brighter tone of voice she added:
Though I would like to see Daniel.
Well, FINE
Said Chris, feeling ever so slightly
pissed off but pleased he had found something that would entice
Hannah back down under. Come to Oz so you can see
Daniel.
Sounds good. Hannah snatched Chris's Qantas ticket.
Yoink.
Oh, that's REALLY nice. Said Jess. Years of
loyal friendship and madness and you abandon me!
Well
yeah
Hannah took Jess's BA ticket.
You're right.
HANNAH! Chris pointed to his wedding ring crossly.
HANNAH! Jess pointed to her wedding ring
equally crossly.
Where the hell's that from?
Las Vegas. Remember? You were drunk, I'd had too many
tomato juices
OH.
I've got an
idea!! Hannah clapped excitedly. You pull his
arm
Hannah handed Jess her right arm.
and
you take this arm
She gave Chris her
left arm.
What are you doing, Hannah? Chris said, waving her
arm around.
Hang on, this is a good idea - promise. Hannah
stuck her right leg in Jess's direction. ok, now you take
that, Jess and- Hannah hopped her left leg over towards
Chris. You have that.
Now what? Chris looked up from holding
Hannah's left leg and arm.
PULL!!!
Jess and Chris dropped Hannah in disgust.
This clearly isn't going to work. Jess moaned.
I'VE GOT IT!! Dom cried. Ok, both Jess and
Chris go shopping. Whoever gets Hannah the best present gets to
have Hannah go home with them.
DEAL! Chris ran off into the distance as fast as his
sandals would take him.
Why did you say that!? Jess asked Dom angrily.
Well, surely you know Hannah better than Chris does since
you've been best friends for AGES. Therefore you'll know
what she'd want best. Everyone nodded in agreement.
Yes, but Chris has thousands of pounds.
Said Jess.
Ah.
You're CRAP! Jess erupted, stomping off.
I've tried so hard to be a good father! Dom
cried.
There there, Billy patted him on the back as he
sobbed into his shirt.
Jess was grumpily sifting through the racks
in HMV hoping that Silverchair had managed to release an album
without anyone (not least Hannah) noticing that she could buy.
Suddenly she heard an Aussie voice behind her say:
Any copies of 'Frogstomp' left in there, mate?
She turned around to see someone she recognised Hannah had
had pictures of him all over the wall of her room in their
'JANGO!' flat it was Nathan Hauritz, the Aussie cricketer.
Wow! Could you do me a favour?
Erm
sure, yis!
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