What If?

"Hi Cindy!"

"Hi yourself, John!"

"Are you ready to go on an awesome hike?"

"Sure, I'm excited. I brought the snacks. Did you bring a flashlight?"

"We're not going to need a flashlight. It's daytime."

"But what if we do?"

"We're NOT going to need a flashlight."

"Well, what if we get lost and it gets dark?"

"We're going to be on well-marked trails. We won't get lost."

"What if we decide to go off trail to find some berries or something?"

"You said you brought snacks. We won't need any berries."

"I like berries What do you have against berries?"

"Cindy, I like berries too, but we're going hiking, not berry-picking."

"What if I get a sudden hankering for berries?"

"I'm gonna say you'll have to wait. After all, we don't want to go off trail and get lost and need a flashlight."

"You don't have to be so sarcastic, John. Besides, what if one of us falls into a crevice? We'd be stuck until dark for sure."

"I think we can avoid falling into crevices. Just watch where you're stepping."

What if we want to explore a cave? A flashlight sure would be handy for that."

"I don't think there are any caves around here, and even if there are, I'm not inclined to explore them."

"Well, I wouldn't mind exploring a cave. It sounds like fun!"

"You can do that some other time. Can we just go already?"

"What if we come upon a bear and we need to shine a flashlight in its face? We could stun him and get away."

"I doubt we'll see a bear, but if we do, I'm not going to risk angering it by shining a flashlight in its face. Enough of the 'what ifs' already."

"Jeez, John, back off! Anyway, what if there's a sudden storm and everything is dark? You'd be happy you had some light."

"At this rate, by the time we get going it WILL be dark."

"Well then, just get a flashlight."

"FINE!! But you're carrying it.

"Fine with me. It was my idea anyway."

"Here you go. One flashlight, and before you ask, yes, the batteries are good."

"Thank you, John."

"You're welcome, Cindy. Now, can we get going?"

"Of course, but did you pack some scissors?"

"Are you kidding me right now?"

"No. What if one of us gets tangled up in weeds? It sure would be handy to just cut them loose."

"Cindy, we're not going to get tangled up in weeds, and even if we did, we could probably get free by hand."

"What if we need to cut our clothes for some reason?"

"Why would we need to do that?"

"Maybe one of us gets hung up on some brambles. Or one of us gets hurt and we need to make a sling or a long bandage."

"Unlikely."

"What if one of us starts getting a blister? We can sterilize scissors and cut it open and then cut some gauze to wrap it with."

"You actually have a valid point there. Fine. I'll get some scissors. I'll even carry them. Are you happy now?"

"I'm delighted. But while you're getting stuff, grab some duct tape."