Catalyst Part 2

By Ken Percival

Life is complicated in Colorado for brothers who begin to realize the reason for a family reunion. The gathering forges new and tighter bonds but thrusts the family into further conflict.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jul 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781387981601

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Catalyst Part 2

Catalyst Part 2

Copyright 2018 by Ken Percival

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

ePub Edition August 2018

ISBN: 978-1-387-98160-1

Published in the United States of America

Poohbah

You’re tuned to the Conservative Broadcast Network.

Talk radio was the sole option on the radio. Patrick adjusted the volume. He found Ross Poohbah to be a distraction.

We’re back. I’ve got a problem that tickles the tail feathers of a pink flamingo. Ross used many euphemisms and pink flamingo was his latest crack at liberal retirees. You’d think snowflakes amassed in the swamp. That’s right Floridians. You’ve got an infestation of gratis itus in your midst.

Patrick listened intently to understand the lingo.

I’m talking about those pink haired halfwits who think eighty is the new forty. Can you believe it? They get the hip replacement combo. Happy pills and Novocain. Ross pounded the desk. Bob. Am I right? There was a bit of silence. Of course I am. Now hear me out. I know Floridians understand conservatism. I’m only saying that surgery at that age takes a certain kind of idiocy. Back in a moment.

A commercial break followed the familiar exclamation note.

Patrick practiced his martial arts moves taught to him by Noah. It was part of a crash course in survival skills.

Ross returned from break. "Long life expectancy is directly related to increased health care expenditures. Gentlemen. Have I got a solution. It’s called cowboy boots. That’s right. Put ‘em on and get it on. Have the ride of your