The Hannibal Cafe

The Hannibal Cafe

A Couple was arguing and they were out of town. They were running out of gas and were stuck at the light by an old abandoned dock. They looked and then saw the lights lit up. They thought it said Able Café and it was reputable, but something strange had happened and the sign changed to The Hannibal Café when they entered it. The Owner of the Café was a fan of The Nightmare Café show, but the Owner was always a mystic or a Shaman so to speak. He created the reality of a situation based on drinking coffee and eating sandwiches. The Owner knew how to create situations with his food. However, The Owner created an old style Café. Something from the 1950s. It had Elvis Presley artwork, and it had early Johnny Cash songs played in the Café. It Had an old school clock on the wall. And 50’s music played in the Café.

The Owners Name was Harold.

Sue and Greg seemed to have had missing 411 and didn’t know what happened all they knew was that they were arguing and they forgot what they were arguing about they just knew they were upset. It was like they stepped into a portal and saw the ghost of their ancestors in this 1950’s Café. The place had an effect like this.

The only thing about this spot was that there were portals everywhere. Some in other dimensions and some years in the future and some years in the past and some into unknown bodies of waters which may have not been in this universe. You never knew what was going to take place in the Café.

Harold knew about the Hotspot when he bought it. It was like sailing ships in the Bermuda Triangle. You don’t know where you are going, it was like a Vortex.

Harold saw the Couple Sue and Greg argue and he said, “Good Morning, How can I be of service to you?”

Greg said, “We don’t need any help. We are getting the hell out of this place. I don’t even know why we are here and why we are staying here?”

Harold said, “Just relax. I could assure you came to the right spot.”

Greg said, “As opposed to the wrong spot.”

Harold said, “Sense of humor. I see. Try the George Burns Waffle. You would like that.”

Greg said, “Why would I want a waffle?”

Harold said, “You're hungry.”

Greg said, “But why do I need a Marilyn Monroe Waffle?”

Harold said, “You're hungry that’s why.”

Sue then said, “I’ll just have a Dwight Eisenhower Sandwich.

Harold said, “Do you want something in the middle of it?”

Sue said, “Why do you ask?”

Harold smiled. Anything could happen in this café. There is a saying What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas. Well What Happens in this Café stays in this Café.”

Harold said, “I will ask you what you want in a minute for a drink then the waitress will bring you your food.”

Sue then talked to Marilyn Monroe. She was stricken by what she found and said.

Sue was startled and said, “Marilyn Monroe.”

Marilyn said, “Yes, it’s me Marilyn Monroe.”

Sue said, “I can’t believe it’s you.”

Marilyn said, “It is me.”

Sue said, “I have a problem.”

Marilyn said, “What is your problem dear, maybe I can help.”

Sue said, “My husband wants to be an actor.”

Marilyn said, “An Actor, well you should be proud of your husband, but I warn you it is a tough life.”

Sue said, “What do you mean?”

Marilyn said, “Acting isn’t all that bad dear. It’s tough but it ain’t all that bad. Are you supportive?”

Sue said, “No, I don’t know. It’s just a 50 year old counselor acting who would want that.

Marilyn said, “Hey I support it.”

Marilyn continued, “It ain’t all that bad. I wish I had a counselor helping me out.”

Sue said,”What do you mean?”

Marilyn said,”Well I went through problems with JFK and RFK. Jackie and Bobby. And it ain’t even 1960 yet.”

Sue said,”Huh.”

Marilyn said,”I wish I had a good counselor and in acting Greg seems he has a lot of experience to do it. I wish him luck.”

She continued, “I’ll let you enjoy the rest of your food and dessert.”

Sue said, “Hey Marilyn. Thank You.”

Then finally President Eisenhower greeted Greg and Sue and said, “It is a privilege to meet you two. We rarely get any out of towners who come to this part of town.”

Greg said,”Well we were surprised when we came here. We didn’t expect a place like this.

Sue said,”Yeah, we didn’t expect this to be like this.”

President Eisenhower said,”Well when you don’t see the unexpected. It doesn’t happen. You have to prepare for it.”

Greg said, “What do you mean by that?”

The President said,”Well it is a matter of rotation. Both of you have dreams to fulfill and both of you can take care of stuff. It is just a matter of helping each other achieve your goals. You don’t get to Rome in a day. Every step takes planning and strategy and every step takes a degree of focus. Anyone could come up with answers, but it takes a man to lead. Do you know what me and my brother did? We rotated taking on responsibilities until we both got there to achieve the goals. At least that is what I think.”

Greg said, “That sounds good. It is if I have to find out what she wants and help her and then she will help me and then we rotate.”

The President said, “I hope this advice is good. I know you came a long way from out of nowhere and would have to get on the road again.”

Harold then came, “Here is the bill. I know that you have to get going and you have a lot to discuss. You will get there eventually.

Greg and Sue said, “Thank You for your help. We will have to get going.

Greg and Sue left the Cafe and then they discussed in the car.

Sue said, “Greg, maybe you’re right. Maybe you should be an Actor if you want.”

Greg said, “Maybe we can work and rotate tasks on how to accomplish it. That is what President Eisenhower did. I could study while you work and then you can study while I work. We can accomplish our goals this way. Eventually we will accomplish our dreams and get there.”

Next thing that they knew was they were stuck at the light crossing the bridge over the San Francisco Bridge in California and they wondered how they got there. They realized to their surprise that their gas tank was filled and then they went on their way.