Episode 97

The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.

Only 3 to go until the 100th episode!

Today's episode: "The Temporary Parent", Part 1

Yesterday, we concluded our ninth serial with the conclusion to the whole storyline begun in our sixth serial, with Renee and Stacy offering final thoughts on Al and Renee's thoughts on Cy, to which Stacy and Officer Grace commented on.  Meanwhile, Mitch, Cy's father, tried his best to get a conversation out of his son, to no avail.
As we begin, Mitch has made his departure and left Cy to stew for a day...

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It's another day at the library as Darlene sits in a chair, facing a group of children, sitted cross-legged on the floor. In her hands is a story book. Its open pages are facing the children as she reads them a passage.

"'The brave soldier faces the mighty... ' what?" says Darlene.

"Dragon." says one of the kids.

"Very good. Now, what is the soldier holding in his hand?" says Darlene.

"A sword." says another kid.

"Good. 'He then faced the dragon in the... ' what?" says Darlene.

"Face?" says the first kid.

"No." says Darlene.

"Eye?" asks a third kid.

"That's right. 'He then told the dragon, 'I must slay you.' Now, tell me, what does 'slay' mean?" says Darlene.

"It means to kill." says the first kid.

"Very good. Now, we turn the page and find the brave soldier charging at the dragon. 'He ran as fast as he could, looking at the dragon the whole time.'." says Darlene.

As Darlene reads the passage, Cy enters the library. As he looks around, he sees the sight and looks on with delight as the brave soldier in the story pierces the dragon's skin.

"Ouch." says Cy to himself.

"'The brave soldier then watched as the dragon breathed his last fiery breath. He then stood over the body, his sword held in triumph. The townpeople came up and saw the dead body of the dragon and carried the soldier back into town for a celebration of his deed.'." says Darlene, who then closes the book.

"That was great." says Cy.

"Okay, kids. Go off and read some more." says Darlene as the kids scatter around the children's area.

"Good story." says Cy as Darlene gets up from the chair.

"Thanks, Cy. What are you doing here?" says Darlene as she walks over to the main desk.

"I'm here to find something to do since my father left yesterday." says Cy.

"I can't believe he did that without meeting the rest of us." says Darlene.

"That's the first time you've cared about my father's departures." says Cy.

"Cy, I just love reading to those kids." says Darlene.

"And after all those years of snearing them and nearly banning them from this place." says Cy.

"Proof anyone can reform." says Darlene.

"Ain't that the truth?" says Cy.

"It has been wonderful." says a man as he walks over to where the two are standing.

"Hello, sir. Cy, this is the head librarian, Mr. Edward." says Darlene.

"That makes you Mr. Ed." says Cy.

"That it does. Miss Harris, your performance over the last couple of weeks has been marvelous." says Mr. Edward.

"Really?" asks Cy.

"Yes, Darlene has geninue feelings for our young readers now. She has read them stories and she has become their hero." says Mr. Edward.

"A hero to the younger set. I'm impressed." says Cy.

"I enjoy every minute of it." says Darlene.

"That so?" asks Cy.

"Yes, she does." says Mr. Edward.

"Mr. Edward, what are you doing here?" asks Darlene.

"I came here to ask if you would like to read to the kids some more." says Mr. Edward.

"I would be delighted." says Darlene.

"Pardon my ignorance, but who might you be?" asks Mr. Edward.

"I'm Cyrus McLean Scott, local radio personality." says Cy.

"I listen to you every morning. Ever think of writing your mother's life story?" says Mr. Edward.

"Always looking out for new books for the library?" says Cy.

"You caught me." says Mr. Edward.

"When Random House gives me a call, I'll get out the typewriter." says Cy.

"The world has Bennett Cerf to thank for the world's best literature." says Mr. Edward as he walks away.

"And What's My Line for his fame." says Cy.
 
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