a shot of Jameson

a shot of Jameson

On a cold windy New Year's night in Seattle WA, just when Jameson thought his luck had finally run out. His hope was dwindling after the chain of events that lead him to this very date.

Jameson had a routine life, parents both worked full-time jobs in a moderate home. Jameson wasn't praised much but he knew his parents loved him. He was one of three children, a brother and a sister both younger. His upbringing was more trial and error as his siblings were granted other luxuries he was not. He was the oldest so his rank of responsibility was notably higher and Jameson let it be known that he was not abiding by those laws.

Jameson began to rebel early and eventually his 18 mo old younger brother began to take the helm, and this did not waver, Jameson, one bit. He continued on his loner path, taking risks, and living his best life for that moment in time. It was not uncommon for Jameson to disappear fishing or even hiking all before the ripe age of 18. His parents saw fit to just let him be as this was far less maintenance than having Jameson around.

As time goes by Jameson lives on, growing up and getting older. He goes out into the world alone. It seems he has no real fears. No real friends. He gets jobs and quits jobs. He wanders the streets alone mostly as a night owl. He meets a girl or two marries them then divorces them. Never having any kids or responsibilities. Jameson realizes some are meant to be alone. He is beginning to accept that every moment in time is precious to him alone.

One day while traveling down this narrow walkway near some brownstones he found a black book. This black book wasn't anything special, had a paperback, embossed gold lettering, read in very small letters 2039. Now, this didn't strike him curious as the present year was only December 2038. Jameson thought perhaps this set of numbers on the cover signified another numerical code or sequence. James stuck this book in his pocket. He didn't think about it again.

Throughout this particular night, Jameson had gotten into a rougher part of the neighborhood. He went into a pool hall to grab a drink and use the restroom when he realized he no longer had his wallet. He cant remember when he had his wallet last as he had visited several bars while his night out. Finding himself on this lonely road again, windy night with no cab fare or wallet to get him home. It's a Friday night and it's past 3 am and the mass transportation has already ended and there are several more hours until sunrise. He reaches into his pocket. pulls out this black book he had found hours earlier. He opens it up...

He can't believe his own eyes. It took Jameson several seconds to understand what he had. He reads it over and over in his palms... Almanac 2039 ... says it out loud "Al Man Ac 2039" ... could this be what Jameson thinks it is. He comes up with an idea. If this is what it is and this isn't some kind of circus act, He will be finding out now.

With the only loose pocket change he had in his pockets, he scrounges up 2.50 cents worth of change. He makes his way into the Safeway (finds the irony in this particular corner store name) and walks right to the Lotto counter. He flips to the page for New Year's day 2039 Lottery jackpot worth 20000.00. He picks one ticket with the numbers the pages are beaming. At this point, he doesn't want to explode with hope but can't help but feel the sheer anxiety of the next 33 minutes building up until January 1st, 2039. The lottery will be announced at 1:11 am as this will be a special New Year's ballot and the winnings are 20000.00. Gets the ticket bought it with a Cheshire smile and exists store.

Jameson realizes that if this line of numbers wins, he will have many more wins to come from this magic future book that was found. 1:11 am in the Morning, Jameson strikes the lotto and WINS the 20000.00 and never tells another soul what he found that day in an alley along the way. Instead, he shares his wealth with anyone who has ever doubted him, the ones facing hardship, and anyone giving him the strength to carry on when No one else could have.

The End. V.SN