Big Mess Research Paper

Big Mess

“The afternoon news is on, grab your popcorn and have a seat on the couch,” Abigail said. She instantly reached for a pitcher of apple cider. Sally, snuggle up to grandma, and they listened intently to newest newscaster Ted, “The new Country Market is open daily from …. This message is interrupted with the “Breaking News”.

The Police Chief announces “there is an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the accident on Tuesday, approximately at 9:30 A.M. However, “Four vehicles” are involved in a collision that occurred on Crash Road. We are unable to give out the names of the drivers at this time. Someone is being detained as a person of interest in this case.” A short clip shows two police officers guarding the outside

of the hospital.

“Wow, this unbelievable, who are they guarding? Sally said. I don’t have a clue.

“The camera focus on Ted, he is speechless for a moment; then he gets his bearings. The road is used mostly for the people who live on the outskirts of the town. An official sign posting stated “Drive at your own risk!”

Grandma takes a big gulp of apple cider; “the Police Chief tore it down a month ago, when the City Mayor said they didn’t have enough money in their budget to fix it.”

Ted immediately introduced “Beth, the only eyewitness to the accident; she walks in with her cane and took a seat. What do you remember about the incident?”

“I stated to the police officer on duty, my eyesight makes it difficult to figure out who caused the accident, I know for a fact, they drove under the speed limit, considering the road has many potholes. The sun almost blinded me, the dust and fur flew in the air, therefore the brakes squeal. The first car swerved, however the third driver couldn’t stop, he ran into the rear bumper. When the fourth car tried to stop quickly, he slid into the second vehicle, therefore it landed into the ditch. I saw a couple cars bumping into each other, “No big deal”. “Thank you Beth, for your interview. He rushes her away from the camera’s view, although in a faded voice, you heard her saying, I trust their driving skills.”

He focus on his viewers, “I’m happy to report, no injuries, just their egos are bruised.

The damages to their vehicles are minor. It seems like they are in a derby, not on a road. Our local radio station is offering a chance to win money provided you submit the perfect new name for the road, and the Police Chief will notify the winner. If any more information comes available, I’ll keep you updated. Have a wonderful and safe evening.”

The real story behind the scene of the crash, it all started, then I plan a birthday party for grandma. In the past, she would want a quiet dinner with the immediate family. The main meal would consist of a roasted rabbit and fresh vegetables. She didn’t want a birthday cake, but we never listened.

“This year, I want to do something special for my mother, I had to borrow chairs and tables from the fire department. Over 75 people are planning on attending. My mother showed up at our house unexpectedly. Lilly said in a soft voice “Oh no, don’t give her any hints, hurry, and shove the supplies in the

closet.”

“Your dad decided to enter into the homemade apple cider contest. He can’t beat a two times winner. My apple cider batch is the best ever this year, and I’m imminent that judges will select my jar. “

“I’ll prove you wrong. Do you want to make a wager on that? The winner choices a vacation and loser has to stay home. Girls, get your bathing suits ready. Oh no, my grandson and I are going fishing on a boat.”

Martin trying convinces his grandparents, “You will have to wait for the contest judge’s decision.

I can help you lift apple cider into your trunk for your vehicles. Okay, follow us. That’s when it turned into a big mess on the way back to Grandma’s house.”

“The news update came on, and he said “the owner of the purple car is the primary suspect in the accident. It isn’t Grandma? “Grandma’s driving report is perfect, but grandpa’s driving report is a little scary, he missed a few stop signs now and then. In his version, he stopped every time, however the police officer gave him a ticket for not making a complete stop.”

Grandma spoke up, “Yes, I drove the purple car, and I swerved to miss a bunny, but I got him on the right behind leg, it will provide a nice birthday dinner, if I find that hare. In the green Volkswagen, Grandpa assumed he could pass up Bill and me, therefore no one could find where he hid his apple cider. In red SUV, Bill the innocent bystander tried to deliver a gift for me. Martin, in his new black Mustang with purple stripes, who came home from the Arm Forces to surprise me on 70th birthday party. However, he couldn’t stop in time and he hit the SUV. If it hadn’t been for that unpredictable hare and your grandfather being in a rush; it wouldn’t have

happened.”

Grandma put a halt to the celebration, she worried about Beth. She finally appeared 15 minutes late. She explained, she had to give a statement to the police, for some reason their pencils kept on breaking, until the officer got frustrated and pushed the paperwork into his desk drawer.

She brought homemade apple pies and ice cream. She lit a candle on top of the apple pie, and they all sing “Happy Birthday.”

Abigail and Sally are sitting under the tree, suddenly a debate starts, “Could it be the sun glare or the poor conditions of the road might be the trigger? No one reported seeing a rabbit.”

The apple cider’s judges are busy set up their tables at the party. Grandpa and grandma rush over to enter, however the Police Chief and the City Mayor walked in. “Stop right there, you can’t enter the contests. They decide to pullout gracefully, after they tapped their jars together, and the pieces of glass fall to the ground.

Abigail Peterson, you are under arrest. Your test results came out positive for drinking under the influence while driving. “It’s my birthday, all my family is here, and I don’t drink alcohol. Why don’t you do your job and hunt for that hare.”

The judge will take your actions in consideration, provide you consider going to a support group meeting. Jail time is six months to a year for this crime.

Grandpa grabs his gun, “don’t worry honey, we’re going to hunt down that rabbit. Ladies, go to the police station and bail grandma out.”

They put grandma in the back of the police car and shortly after they arrived in front of the station. They started to open their doors when the dispatcher called “I need to talk to the Chief Police,” he reaches for the radio microphone.

“The test results got mixed up; therefore we owe you an apology. They found the rabbit in question; he is in the veterinary hospital under the protection of the police officers. He has a cast on the right behind leg. We will give you a ride back to your daughter’s house.”

“What are you going to do about the road? We will fill the potholes and flat the surface. Not good enough. We start a Road Committee to raise money to fix it and here is the blueprint of our ideas, therefore project needs your match fund to combine our community together.”

Grandma got out of the car, when the contest judges said, “We have a few late entries this year, but we let it slid, because it is their first time entering. Next year, they’re having an apple pie contest instead. All of us had a big surprise when they announced “Beth” the winner. Grandma ran over gave her friend a hug. Grandpa looked disappointed, but when heard that Martin came in second, he appeared to have a smile on his face. Grandma is eager to start baking. Grandpa said too hard to beat grandma, I have other projects to do. “

On the radio, the Police Chief is clearing his throat, “new name of the road is officially Peterson Road. All prize money when to fix the vehicles involved in the accident. In conclusion, City Mayor and the Road Committee have come to an agreement, therefore the new road is open for business, it has a paved highway with a combining walking path includes streetlights and a few benches.“

When Grandpa and Martin went out in the wood, they found some trees knocked down, and turn into a camping ground. The whole community is pitching in to make a picnic shelter, boat ramp and a swimming pool.

Sally adopted the rabbit until it could hop around and she released it into the woods. Grandma never ate a rabbit again.

The End