FF – Looking the Other Way
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by Ted Strutz.
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Copyright Ted Strutz
“Did it go okay?”
“What?”
“The bomb. Planting the bomb in the seaplane.”
“What? This bomb?”
“I told you. To plant the bomb. In the PLANE!”
“Oops.”
“So. The Jackal’s drug shipment gets away from us again. Get out of my sight, you MORON!”
Agent Johnson walked away, full of insincere apologies. He disliked playing the incompetent fool, but he lived in a huge house, his kids were in expensive schools, his wife dripped diamonds.
The Jackal was very generous to those willing to go that extra mile. This should be worth at least a new swimming pool…
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draliman on life 
Is that Agent Johnson, or Special Agent Johnson?
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No relation 🙂
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How long can he keep getting away with it?
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I’m sure he’ll soon be fired for gross incompetence if nothing else!
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What some people will do for a swimming pool! 😀
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Indeed. It’ll have water jets and everything, though 🙂
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double crosser! Like it
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It’s a dangerous game he’s playing!
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He’s playing a dangerous game! Nicely done.
Susan A Eames at
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He is indeed. I feel his days are numbered!
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Nice ending Ali😀👏
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Thanks 🙂
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criss-cross is the name of the game in some circles. I like the lily photo in the column on the right.
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Ha, it probably won’t be long before he’s “crossed out” either.
That lily was a surprise – I thought I was just buying flowerless bedding plants. I should read the label next time 🙂
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true dat on crossed out. What a pleasant surprise on the lily!
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nicely done.
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Thanks!
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The cops are planting bombs now?
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I was thinking more black ops type agents. I’m sure they do/did/might…
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It all makes sense…
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Yeah, nobody could rise to Agent status and be that thick 🙂
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Agent Johnson sure knows which side his swimming pool is buttered 🙂
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Ha, he dies indeed. Quite the entrepreneur!
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Eventually the Jackal will have no use for Agent Johnson and then ***KABOOM***
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His days are indeed numbered, I’m sure!
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It’s not Johnson’s fault that the Jackal pays better than the Agency. And probably has a better benefits package as well…
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He gets dental and everything. And a special delivery every day at 4:20…
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No man can serve two masters. Better to opt for the better paying one.
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Or he could try to grow a conscience – no, what am I saying, that won’t pay for that over-garage extension…
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A great life – until he makes a mistake! Nice one.
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And he will, they always do… I’m glad you liked it!
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Things can only go on for so long… A most dangerous game he is playing. I’m surprised the agency hasn’t figured out that he is living a little too high a life…
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Hmm, that Agent Johnson, absolutely rubbish at his job but rocks up to work each morning in a Ferrari, hmm… 🙂
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A dangerous game he plays. But, I think he’s well-compensated so hopefully, that’ll make it worth it … until he’s caught! That always happens, one way or another. =) Creative story as alway!
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It’s one of those “candles burning too bright” stories for him I think. I’m glad you liked it!
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A good story with a great surprise ending, Ali. He’s certainly no moron. 🙂 — Suzanne
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No, just a bit of a criminal 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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I’d rather drip in chocolate.
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Hee 🙂 But just think of all the chocolate you could buy with all the diamonds!
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i think he does it for his family. he wants them to have a good life. 🙂
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As long as they’ll be okay without him when he ends up in the “federal pen” 🙂
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Dear Ali,
I predict that Agent Johnson has the title Inmate Johnson in his not too distant future. He can only play that dangerous game for so long. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Ha, yes, he’ll soon be “a number, not a free man”, to reverse the famous quote 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Ali
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At least he has his own pool now…MOL😸😎Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend🐾😽💞
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Let’s hope he doesn’t end up floating face down in it 🙂
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I guess you caught the way of the world there, Ali. Shame really, but that’s how it is. Well written.
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Everyone’s looking for that extra something-something. I’m glad you liked it!
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Careful, Agent Johnson. One of these days you’re going to get stuck between the bad guy and the good guy, and neither of them will have any sympathy for you!
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No, he’s just a pawn. Presumably his family cares for him. Or for his money at any rate 🙂
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Oh! I delightful twist at the end… Well done.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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Just can’t get good help these days 😀
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Their screening process for new hires is somewhat lacking 🙂
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Ah! so difficult to get away from luxuries of life obtained through ill gotten wealth. Jackal certainly is a generous boss, as long as you are on his right side.
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Yes, he and his family are so used to it now, but sooner or later he’s going to come unstuck.
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Very high-risk game indeed!
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For sure, he’s got balls of steel!
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So Agent Johnson is not the idiot, but he still needs to be watched. Who knows what he might just do.
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One day he’ll take it too far…
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Aaa, I see another tragedy on the horizon.
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So the guy is playing the “village idiot” and getting rich by doing it! I think this is brilliantly wicked! Funny!
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One wonders how far he can go before he’s rumbled. I’m glad you liked it!
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I suspect Agent Johnson won’t be able to keep playing the incompetent fool for much longer before they fire him. Liked the phrase “insincere apologies”. ☺
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I suspect you’re right. And they might use real fire!
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I wonder how many people are actually PLAYING fool. If they do, they are good actors 😉
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It’s a bit of a worrying thought!
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Hahaha. Enjoyed this little dark comedy.
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I’m glad you liked it!
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