The Garbage Man

By Dennis Adams

I used to work as a garbage man, so I decided to write a book that no one else has ever done before. So I hope y'all enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. I do appreciate anybody who has worked as a garbage man or otherwise, but it is a job. So please do not be a shamed of what you do for living! Just be proud that you have a job to support your family. Some people don't even have a job. So even if you get mad, please take time to think before you do something drastic! And I really hope y'all love this book as much as I loved writing it. So we hope there's many more books to write before you read. So until next time. God bless y'all!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 20, 2018
• ISBN: 9781640279391

Dennis Adams

Dennis Adams was born into a two-veteran military family and now works amid the Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station, Naval Hospital and National Cemetery at the Beaufort County, SC, County Library. He has written weekly columns for the local newspapers and now contributes a bilingual article (in English and Spanish) to the monthly La Isla magazine. Dennis has recently completed his first novel, Graywake, a surrealistic impression of the Appalachian side of his family.The American Letters are the first-hand account of a not-so-innocent abroad, who travels to a French village for an international convention of towns who share the name, “Beaufort.” He quickly learns lessons never taught in the textbooks about customs and attitudes, from hosts who know the true meaning of “hospitalité.” A journey to Paris caps the narrative, with quite different surprises in store. The completely bilingual text in English and French is a useful resource for learners of either language.Dennis Adams est né dans une famille militaire de deux veterans et travaille à la Bibliothèque de Comté de Beaufort, Caroline du Sud -- au beau milieu de Parris Island, la Station Aérienne du Corps des Marines, l’Hôpital Naval et le Cimitière National. Il a écrit des rubriques hebdomadaires pour les journals du coin et contribue un article bilingue (en anglais et espagnol) à la revue mensuelle La Isla. Dennis vient d’écrire son premier roman, Graywake, une impression surréaliste du côté appalachien de sa famille.Les letters américaines donnent une première approche aux aventures d’un pas-aussi-innocent à l’étranger, qui voyage à un village français pour assistir à un rassemblement international de villes qui partagent le nom “Beaufort.” Il apprend vite des leçons de culture et d’attitude que n’offrent jamais les manuels, que lui enseignent des hôtes qui savent bien ce qui veut dire “l’hospitalité.” Un voyage à Paris couronne le vouyage, avec d’autres surprises. Le texte, complètement bilingue, sert de ressource utile pour ceux qui apprennent l’anglais ou le français.Pictured: Dennis (with MilSpeak Books editor Sally Drumm) just after signing with MilSpeak Books.

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The Garbage Man

Dennis Adams

Copyright © 2018 Dennis Adams

All rights reserved

First Edition

Page Publishing, Inc

New York, NY

First originally published by Page Publishing, Inc 2018

ISBN 978-1-64027-938-4 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64027-939-1 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

In Memory of my father-in-law, Mr. Bill Jack Lay.

I would like to dedicate this book to my mom and dad, Michael and Rita Adams, and mother-in-law, Mary Lay.

Chapter 1

Ellen

Ellen Roberts was sixteen, and she was getting ready for a party. She went downstairs and told her mom that she was leaving. Her mom said, Be careful. As Ellen walked out the door, she said, Sure thing, Mom.

Ellen finally arrived at the party about nine o’clock. She had a glass of vodka and met a boy. He was older than her, but they started talking anyway, and he said, I would like to date you, but there is something you should know.

She said, What?

He said, I’m an probation!

Ellen asked why. He said, My girlfriend lied on me, and he left it at that. He asked her if she needed another drink and she said, Yes, please. Vodka.

About midnight, he offered to drive her home. She said, Well, I did have some drinks, so okay sure.

On the way to her house, he pulled off the road and she asked, What are you doing?

He didn’t say a thing, he just pulled off his pants! Then he ripped off Ellen’s clothes, and she started to scream! He said, Shut the fuck up! He hit her with his fist, and she asked him to please stop. He got mad and forced himself on her and raped her then he opened the door and shoved her out of the car and said, Good-bye, bitch! He drove off and left her there.

Ellen was scared and confused, and she had to walk all the way home. When Ellen got home, she crawled on the porch. Her dad was going out for a smoke, and he opened the door and saw Ellen lying on the porch.

He yelled, Ellen, baby! Ellen, you okay? He ran over too her and picked her up and saw blood and he yelled, Margaret, come here now!

Margaret got outside and she said, What the hell is going on?

He said, It’s Ellen, she is fucking bleeding!

Margaret said, Ellen, baby, are you all right?

Ellen said, Yes, I’m okay. They helped her up and took her inside. Finally they convinced her to tell them what happened. She went in the bedroom and she told her mom everything. Her mom told her she needed to tell her dad. She said, But, Mom, I can’t.

Her mom said, If you won’t tell him, I will! Margaret went into the living room and she told her husband. He said, What the fuck? You are telling me that she was raped! I want to know who it was and I want to know now!

Margaret said, Come the hell down! We will find the man that forced himself on our little girl! You are not doing her any good.

I want you to tell me how I’m supposed to act because this is all new to me and I’m pissed the fuck off, he said.

Margaret said, I know, honey, me too, but you have to calm down.

He said, Okay, I will. We should probably take her to the hospital and get her checked.

Margaret went to get Ellen ready to go to the hospital. Ellen said, Mom, I don’t want to go.

But, honey, it’s for your own good.

Well, okay since you want me to, I will go.

Steve said, Will you two come the fuck on!

We are coming, shut the fuck up!

They came downstairs and Steve said, That is the last time you will tell me to shut the fuck up! Do you understand me?

Yes, baby, can we go now?

They got to the hospital and Steve said, My daughter needs to see a doctor, she has been raped!

The nurse said, Sure, come on in here, honey, the doctor will be in shortly.

Ellen asked, What are they going to do to me, Dad?

He said, They will probably run some tests.

Hello, I’m Dr. Jose, what seems to be the problem? the doctor said.

Steve said, We are here to get some birth control. She was fucking raped, what the hell do you think we are here for! Where did you go to school, Clown University?

Dr. Jose said, Could you please calm down, sir!

Well, you come in here and asked what the problem is, Steve said.

The doctor said, What is wrong with that?

Steve said, You have the fucking paperwork in your hand!

Dr. Jose said, Let’s get started with these tests.

Ellen asked, What kind of test?

The doctor said, These tests will tell us if you have any STDs, okay?

Ellen said, Okay.

The doctor said, I’ll let you know something soon.

She said, Okay, thank you.

Dr. Jose returned with the results and turned to Ellen’s parents and said, I know both of you love her. but I’m going to ask you to step out of the room. This is going to be hard enough for Ellen.

So they both stepped outside. Dr. Jose said, Okay, let’s get started. I’m going to do one more test. I know this isn’t going to be easy for you. Just lay back and try to relax.

Back in the waiting room, Steve told, "Margaret, you know I’m going to find out who done this to my child!

Margaret said, This isn’t the time or place, honey.

Steve said, I’m so fucking sorry, Margaret. Will you please tell when is the fucking time to talk about my child begin fucking raped!

Dr. Jose came out and said, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, I have all the test results. Could you step in here please.

They went back in the room, and the doctor closed the door. He said, Ellen has gonorrhea. She caught it from her rapist.

Her father asked if she was pregnant. Dr. Jose said, It’s too early to tell right now.

Steve said, If she is, when can we find out?

Dr. Jose said, In about four weeks.

He said, Oh, thank you, Dr. Jose.

Steve went to pull the car around and picked up Ellen and her mother. When they got into the car, Steve asked if they wanted to go get something to eat. Ellen and Margaret said, Oh, sure.

Steve stopped at Dave’s Steaks and Stuff. They pulled up, got out, and went in and sat down. The waitress came over to take their order, and Ellen and her dad ordered Dave’s Surprise and Margaret ordered a salad. Steve asked Ellen if she was sure she was okay. Ellen said, Sure, Dad. I’m sure.

He said, Good, would you like to play the jukebox? Here is some change.

Ellen walked over and looked. She dropped the change in and played Garth, then she walked back to the table to eat. Steve said, Good choice, baby.

Thanks, Dad, she said.

They finished eating and Steve paid the bill, and they went out and got in the car. Steve turned around. He looked at Ellen and said, We need to get this over with once in for all!

What are you talking about, Dad? Ellen asked.

I’m talking about the motherfucker who raped you! she said.

Dad you said you wouldn’t say anything about that at all! I can’t believe you brought up, she said.

I’m just trying to protect you, Steve said.

Ellen, honey, just tell him. If you don’t, we won’t get any rest tonight! Ellen’s mother said.

I would if I could, but I can’t, Ellen said.

Why the hell not? Steve said.

Ellen began to cry and she said, Because I don’t know his name.

Oh, Steve said, oh, baby, I’m sorry for yelling at you. I’m just pissed off!

It’s okay, Dad.

You get in the car with him and you didn’t even know his fucking name. What the hell is the matter with you? he said.

I did have some drinks and you told me never drive after drinking alcohol, Ellen said.

I did but I never said get in the fucking car with a stranger did I!

No, Dad.

Calm down, Steve, you are not helping anything by screaming at her, Margaret said.

I’m fucking sorry that I’m not as calm as you are, dear! I would like to know if there is a fucking hand book. If there is, I sure as hell didn’t get one, Steve said.

You are really begin an asshole right now, Steve! Margaret said. Steve, look, honey, I know you are upset.

You have no idea. I fucking care about our daughter! I can’t help that you don’t, Margaret! Steve said.

That is uncalled for, Steve. Just don’t speak to me if all you have to say is mean things!

I’m sorry, I’m just fired up right now, so please forgive me. I don’t mean to be such an asshole, Steve said.

Steve, you are not an asshole, honey, you are just a father who loves and cares for your daughter, Margaret said.

They pulled into the driveway and Steve said, We all just need some rest.

That sounds good, honey.

Steve heard the phone as he unlocked the door. He opened the door and walked into the kitchen, answered the phone, and the caller said, Hello, Steve, it’s Captain Leroy.

Leroy was Steve’s friend back in school, and Steve trusted him a lot. Steve asked what was going on and if there was something wrong or did he just want to hang out.

Steve, buddy, I’m calling to tell you some good news, Leroy said.

Steve said, Okay, buddy, shout.

Buddy, we found your daughter’s attacker! Steve said.

That’s great news, buddy. Is he still there right now? Leroy said.

Yes, he’s still here. Why, Steve, you aren’t thinking of doing anything stupid, are you? Steve, you there? Steve said.

Yeah, I’m still here and I’ll be right down! Leroy said.

Wait you’re what? Steve hello, hello damn, Steve, he hung the fuck up on me.

Margaret said, Steve, honey, where are you going? He grabbed his coat from the hook. Steve didn’t say a word and just walked out the door and got into the car and drove away.

When Steve got to the police department, the man had shot Leroy in the back! Steve was very angry he ran over to Leroy and asked, What does he look like?

Leroy told Steve, It was Scott, my brother.

Steve said, What the fuck do you mean it was your fucking brother?

And Leroy leaned in closer to Steve and said in a whispering voice, It’s my brother!

That dumb son of a bitch raped my little girl and shot my best friend, Steve said. I’ll call the ambulance.

Leroy said, Okay, buddy.

Steve called the ambulance and told them that Captain Leroy had been shot. Steve said thank you and walked back over then squatted down next to Leroy. The ambulance is on its way, buddy, he said.

Thank you, Leroy said.

How do you know that he was the one who raped her? Steve said.

I know because he confessed to me that he raped Ellen. He said she said, ‘No, no, stop,’ and he held her down and that he done what he wanted to her and when he was done he opened the car door, shoved her out of the car and then he just drove away, Steve said.

You do know that I’m going to kill that son of a bitch, don’t you? Leroy said.

Please don’t. Ellen needs you, buddy, Leroy whispered.

But that motherfucker must pay for what he has done, don’t you agree? Steve said.

Leroy didn’t say a word. Steve shouted, Leroy! Leroy! Don’t you die on me, you son of a bitch.

Steve quickly felt for a pulse, but he couldn’t find one. He dropped his head and wiped away his tears. He slowly leaned over and closed Leroy’s eyes, and he said, I’m going to miss you very much, you are my very best friend. I love you, buddy! I will get that bastard for you and my little girl that is a promise.

Steve got up and walked over to the door. He took one last look back at his friend then he opened the door and he left the PD. He got into his car and drove away.

He drove to Scott’s house and got out. Steve walked up to the door, but it was locked and no one was home. Steve got back in his car and waited for Scott to get home. He got tired of sitting, so he decided to get out and look around. While he was looking around, he found