The Snozzberries (Not So Berry Legacy) 8.3: A-Dough-RableGus: 2 days off before my next cop shift and the manager here has invited me for an open mic spot. I wonder if the crowd will like my jokes.
Gus: Ba doom ching! I’d say “tough crowd” but…
Gus: Back to work and I’ve got to earn my chops on the mean streets outside the Art Gallery! Hey you two! Stop fighting! Right you’ve both got citations.
Gus: Come on, suspect! Empty your pockets!
Suspect: I’m innocent, I tell you!
Gus: Is this a haddock in your pocket or are you just….
Suspect: That’s not mine!
Gus: It’s all looking very fishy!
Michiko: They said you arrested someone!
Gus: Yeah! Just lucky, I guess.
Michiko: You’re doing really well for your 2nd day on the job.
Gus: Not as good as you. You’ve got the top arrest record.
Michiko: Aw – aren’t you sweet! Just like the doughnuts you keep bringing in! You know you suggested that I moved to my dream job?
Gus: Yes - have you thought about it?
Michiko: I did but this is my dream job. I'm really happy working here.
Gus: Can we take a selfie together?
Michiko: Sure, but why?
Gus: Mum wants to know all about my colleagues. She loves collecting stories. Hey I’ve got an idea! Why don’t you come over for dinner? Mum can hear any stories you’ve got and you can give me some work pointers.
Michiko: You smooth talker! Work pointers indeed! And I’ve not even met your mum yet!
Gus: You’re amazing Michiko!
Gus: You’re my first love.
Michiko: I’m a bit old for you, sweet Gus.
Gus: What’s age got to do with timeless love!
Michiko: Oh Gus! If only it were that simple.
Willie: Ah – so you’re the lady friend Gus had to sleep over last night!
Michiko: I would have said hello but this house is huge! I never even saw you.
Willie: All the result of ill-gotten gains, I’m afraid.
Michiko: What?!?!
Willie: Oh, nothing illegal – just my little stories. I’ve written a few books…
Dexter: Try lots of books! You’ve heard of Candy Constantine? This is the woman herself!
Michiko: I can’t believe you’re Candy Constantine’s son! I love her books.
Gus: It’s not something I tell people about.
Michiko: You know the shower scene…
Gus: I’ve not really read them properly.
Michiko: Let me show you!
Gus: Time for work, love.
Michiko: I’ll see you there.
Gus: I’ll be thinking of you all day!
Gus (texting): Come over again tonight.
Michiko (texting): Can’t wait!
Witness: Do you want my statement or what?
Michiko: I thought today would never end!
Gus: I’m so glad you’ve come over again. After our long day at work, I thought you might be too tired.
Michiko: How about we relax in your hot springs.
Gus: I think Mum wrote a story that had a scene in a hot spring.
Michiko: I know!
Gus: Let’s grab something to eat and then you can sleep over again if you like?
Michiko: Actually, I’ve got some news. It’s a bit out of the blue…
Michiko: I’m not looking for any help. I live with my Dad and….
Gus: Michiko Yamaguchi, you’re my first love and I want you to be my last. Will you marry me?
Michiko: Oh yes, if you’re sure. You see…
Gus: That’s wonderful! You can move in now and we can get married on Sunday.
Gus: Hey Abdullah. You were a surprise! And you’ll not be little for much longer. I wonder why Michiko didn’t tell me that she’d got an adopted son sooner… Anyway, welcome to the family!
Abdullah: ZZZZZZ
Michiko: Um…
Willie: Hey – thanks for making fruit salad for our breakfast.
Michiko: It’s Abdullah’s birthday today…
Willie: Say no more! I’ll bake a cake!
Michiko: It’s just…I was wondering…whether you might put some clothes on?
Willie: Ah – yes – I’d forgotten. The lads used to get all embarrassed.
Tim (from other room): We still do!
Willie: I’ll tweak our wardrobes.
Abdullah: Is there really a baby in there?
Michiko: Sure is. Due to make an appearance on Saturday evening.
Abdullah: And is that where I came from?
Michiko: No, you were special. I chose you! This one in here is pot luck!
Suspect: Come on man! How do you know it’s me?
Gus: Well, for a start, you fit the description: adult, brown hair, jacket, shorts.
Suspect: I’m sure that’s not enough to go on!
Gus: The clincher is that you hate children and we’re here at a children’s play park. If that’s not suspicious, I don’t know what is! Come on. Put these on so we can all get out of the rain!
Gus: Another surprise! Twin boys! George and Roald.
Michiko: Do you mean Ronald?
Gus: No – it’s definitely Roald.
Michiko: Are you happy, Sweet Gus?
Gus: In heaven, my first and only love!
Completed:Generation 1 – Mint – Elphie - dec
Generation 2 – Rose – Tina - dec
Generation 3 – Yellow – Zara - dec
Generation 4 – Grey – Michaela – elder
Generation 5 – Plum – Rowland – dec – completed week 25
Generation 6 – Orange – Oona Luna – Elder – completed week 31
Generation 7 – Pink – Wilhelmina (Willie) – Adult – completed week 34
In Progress – week 37, Year 3, SummerGeneration 8 – Peach – Augustus (Gus) – Young Adult
Traits: Goofball, Foodie, Lazy
Joke Star 1/4
Detective Career 5/10
Marry a co-worker: engaged
Maxed Skills: Piano; Gourmet Cooking; Baking; Cooking; Logic
Other required Skills: Comedy 9/10
Live in world other than the one he was raised in – Tartosa
Fiance: Michiko Yamaguchi - Adult, gloomy, genius, green-fiend
Generation 9 – Green – George - nooboo
L-to-R: SepTIMus, AuGUStus holding George, Dexter, Michiko holding Roald, Willie, Abdullah
NotesGeorge is the Green Generation (9) heir. He is named for the titular character from George’s Marvel Medicine. His twin Roald was a lovely addition and allows an homage to the author himself – Roald Dahl.
I was considering Leo for the Lion from The Wizard of Oz as he will be squeamish but the other requirements didn’t really fit the character.
Title Pun:
What do you call a cute doughnut?
- A-dough-rable