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164 | N. PAUL ONUZURUIKE
164 | N. PAUL ONUZURUIKE
Alonzo takes the Man’s left arm, places it over his right shoulder, and assists
Alonzo takes the Man’s left arm, places it over his right shoulder, and assists
the Rider to the parked SUV. He manages to open the right-rear door, helps the Rider
the Rider to the parked SUV. He manages to open the right-rear door, helps the Rider
in the rear seat, and manages to buckle him.
in the rear seat, and manages to buckle him.

“Thanks,” the Rider utters with a strong sour stench. And nose-dives.
“Thanks,” the Rider utters with a strong sour stench. And nose-dives.

Alonzo paces to the driver's side and opens the door; then is confronted by
Alonzo paces to the driver's side and opens the door; then is confronted by
the most excruciating, unpleasant and foul stench. His nose and face crease. “Hope
the most excruciating, unpleasant and foul stench. His nose and face crease. “Hope
he doesn't puke,” underneath his breath as he climbs onto his Jeep. Inside, Alonzo
he doesn't puke,” underneath his breath as he climbs onto his Jeep. Inside, Alonzo
swipes "Arrived" on his App -- showing the destination address -- Cumming, GA --
swipes "Arrived" on his App -- showing the destination address -- Cumming, GA --
thirty-seven miles from their location.
thirty-seven miles from their location.

Next, he glances at the rearview mirror, and sees that the Rider's fast asleep.
Next, he glances at the rearview mirror, and sees that the Rider's fast asleep.
He "starts" the GPS, buckles himself, and cranks the ignition; then heads toward
He "starts" the GPS, buckles himself, and cranks the ignition; then heads toward
Cumming, GA -- following the App’s GPS
Cumming, GA -- following the App’s GPS

Luckily, traffic is not terrible in this part of Georgia. But, the GPS calls out:
Luckily, traffic is not terrible in this part of Georgia. But, the GPS calls out:

"YOU'LL ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION IN ONE THOUSAND FEET."

"YOU'LL ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION IN ONE THOUSAND FEET."

“No, don't listen to her,” with slight slurs. “I'll tell you where ...” The thirty-
“No, don't listen to her,” with slight slurs. “I'll tell you where ...” The thirty-
six-minute ride to Cummings must have done the Rider some good. “... Keep going.
six-minute ride to Cummings must have done the Rider some good. “... Keep going.
Take a right instead of a left.” Again, he continues, “I’m Jason and thanks for your
Take a right instead of a left.” Again, he continues, “I’m Jason and thanks for your
assist.” JASON’s a 30's-looking, Caucasian male. Wearing a casual attire and sitting
assist.” JASON’s a 30's-looking, Caucasian male. Wearing a casual attire and sitting
upright, he reaches for his back-pant pocket, and retrieves and slides on a wedding
upright, he reaches for his back-pant pocket, and retrieves and slides on a wedding
band.
band.

“That’s quite alright, Jason. Mine is Alonzo --”
“That’s quite alright, Jason. Mine is Alonzo --”

“-- Keep going, Alonzo.”
“-- Keep going, Alonzo.”