
Yes
one could do with a new
butler. The Queen said. I won't prosecute you if you
give him to me.
Ok. Hannah tried to push Chris forward.
NO! Jess exclaimed.
YES! Hannah shouted back. I don't want
to go to jail, do you?
No
So shut up and give the lady the butler. Hannah
demanded.
No
Jess sniffed.
We all have to make sacrifices, Jess. Hannah said
firmly.
Oh, and you'd be willing to let her take Chris J or Grant,
would you? Kurt asked, sarcastically.
Yes
Hannah lied after a pause.
Hand over the butler niiiice and slowly. Said an
armed policeman, pointing his gun at them.
Jess?
Hannah said slowly. You know what's the best thing
to do.
Jess nodded, looking upset.
No. Not that Jess, giving Chris up
that's
the best thing.
Jess nodded after a long while.
It was really lovely serving you, Jess. I must admit, I
haven't done a more exciting job before.
Jess smiled.
Do you know, Chris J said light heartedly, The
Queen waved at me once I was in Newcastle, in this
bass shop, and everyone ran out into the street because the Queen
was coming, in Newcastle
and-
Thrilling, Chris, but as much as I'd like to share
life stories, this is neither the time nor the
place! Hannah snapped.
The ship creaked as the hull began to split under the pressure of
the water.
Jess! Choose!! Hannah exclaimed.
Chris B was already walking away however. Don't worry about
paying me Jess, darling. You paid me with respect and
entertainment!
There, there. Hannah patted Jess on the shoulder.
It's all for the best.
Jess paused for a second.
The hell it is. Jess took a run at the departing
crowd of soldiers and, with a cry of: KEEP OFF MY MAN,
ROYAL-BITCH! She leapt on top of the Queen
and knocked her over.
Oh, bloody hell. Hannah covered her face with her
hand.
Get off the monarch and stand back with your hands
in the air. A soldier demanded.
Kiss my ARSE! Jess grabbed a pole out of the
ship's deck, stuck it into the ground and ran around it, kicking
the soldiers in the face.
When they all lay unconscious, they turned back to the others,
who stared in disbelief.
Right, she cleared her throat. Kurt, could you
teleport us out of here?
Er
ja.
BAMF!
Kurt
where the hell
are we?! Hannah said, looking around.
I
I
tried to get us as near to England as
possible
He said, sounding out of breath. He knelt
down and tried to recover strength.
Jess looked around at her surroundings: it was dark, there was a
high roof and stained glass everywhere.
KURT!
Kurt slumped down on the floor. Vat?
YOU'VE BROUGHT US TO GERMANY! TO A CHURCH!!
It's a cathedral
Kurt corrected her, before
falling asleep.
I thought I felt slightly holier
Hannah
muttered.
Bloody hell, he transported us a long way
do
you think he's going to be ok? Chris J said.
I'll get him a cup of tea. Chris B said running off.
What are we going to do now? Hannah asked Jess.
We have to get back to England. Jess answered,
looking around uncomfortably at the surroundings.
Where you're recognised as President, you mean? Grant
said.
No, duffus, she's President of the World
that's
recognised everywhere, even in Germany. Hannah
explained.
Oh, I see. Grant said. But then why didn't the
Queen recognise you, Jess? Surely they should have been rescuing you
from her.
I couldn't find a kettle or any teabags for that matter, so
I'm afraid all I've got is a cup of holy baptizing water.
Chris B offered Kurt.
Don't even try it. Jess said, taking the cup
and sniffing it suspiciously. You don't' know where
it's been.
It was in the font. Chris B exclaimed.
It could have been there weeks! It's probably DIRTY.
We'd better get out of here
at least we're marginally
closer to England now
Hannah said, opening the church
doors. Maybe we could get to France, then go through the
channel tunnel
She mused, looking out.
I think we should wait a bit Kurt's exhausted.
Jess protested.
Then you can carry him. Now c'mon, I want to go
home. Hannah snapped. I bet the washing basket's
filled to overflowing by now
She muttered.
They came out of the church, Chris J and Hannah walking ahead
whilst Jess, Grant and Chris B struggled with an unconscious
Kurt.
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