The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Only 5 episodes left until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 6
Yesterday, Cy took his father on a tour of Hyperion. Their stops included the police station, where Mitch meet Polly, Thomas, and Officer Grace, who made Mitch, a trucker, enemy to highway patrols, feel at home. Their stops also included Tom's Place, where Cy worked out a deal for Polly to perform there every week, which went well.
As we begin, Cy and Mitch are sitting down to a celebratory drink...
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"Mac, let's talk." says Mitch.
"About what?" asks Cy.
"Your life." says Mitch.
"What about my life?" asks Cy.
"How's it been these past five years?" asks Mitch.
"As well as can be." says Cy.
"It was hard to lose your mother." says Mitch.
"That's true." says Cy.
"Debralee meant a lot to me as a friend, but it must have been hard on you." says Cy.
"Here's your beers." says Tom, handling them to Cy and Mitch.
"Thanks. Tell me something I don't know." says Cy.
"Are you upset about somethin'?" asks Mitch.
"Nothing. Nothing at all." says Cy.
"C'mon, Mac. Tell your dad here what's on your mind." says Mitch.
"There's not much to tell." says Cy.
"There must be, seeing what friends you have 'round." says Mitch.
"They're nice people." says Cy.
"I know that. Anyone you don't like?" says Mitch.
"My rivals Barry and Terry." says Cy.
"I don't appeal to me, either." says Mitch.
"You've heard them?" asks Cy.
"I've may have listened to them and they don't really do much." says Mitch.
"You've been this way more than once." says Cy.
"Really, Mac... " says Mitch.
"You've been this way in the last five years and you've never detoured my way?" says Cy.
"I was always on a run, I couldn't." says Mitch.
"All right. I accept that." says Cy.
"Good. You're a very forgiving person." says Mitch.
"I know that." says Cy.
"Sometimes, Mac, you do remind me of your mother. She was a very forgiving person at times." says Mitch.
"Except when something stuck with her." says Cy.
"Is something stuck with you?" asks Mitch.
"I told you, nothing at all." says Cy.
"There must something buggin' ya this much." says Mitch.
"Just drink your beer." says Cy.
"If you say so." says Mitch.
Back at the police station, Stacy is finishing her testimony to Special Investigator Mason. As Stacy leaves the office, Officer Grace, Renee, and Chief McIntyre are standing around a desk while Polly and Thomas have moved to a corner of the room.
"You done with Stacy?" asks Chief McIntyre.
"I believe that with Ms. Castle's testimony, along with the testimonies of Ms. Wesner, the three goons of Mr. Turnan, and Turnan's own testimony, I think I can make a case." says Mr. Mason.
"That's great." says Renee.
"I can't believe what he did before he came here." says Officer Grace.
"He was running a pretty good racket and I think we can attach him to a unsolved murder." says Mr. Mason.
"That's interesting." says Polly, walking up to the desk.
"To think, we wouldn't have him if it wasn't for that Scott character and from the testimonies I've gathered, he risked life and limb to bring Turnan to justice." says Mr. Mason.
"Cy has a heart of gold, even if it is misplaced at times." says Polly.
"What do you mean?" asks Mr. Mason.
"Risking life for two sinners. I mean, you two are good people, but if you're better, you'd abandoned this business." says Polly.
"Miss McIntyre, what these two do is not important to us. What is important is that we brought a criminal to justice." says Mr. Mason.
"Something, Polly, two wrongs do make a right." says Thomas, walking his way over.
"Maybe. Cy is a trustworthy person." says Polly.
"And this city should thank him." says Mr. Mason.
"Would you like to collect your prisoner?" asks Chief McIntyre.
"I've sent for a special wagon. It'll been here any time now." says Mr. Mason.
"Maybe I should re-think my opinion of Cy." says Polly.
"Perhaps you should. After all, he did risk his life." says Thomas.
"How should I think?" asks Polly.
"Think about his mother and how she taught him right from wrong." says Thomas.
"How does that help?" asks Polly.
"What felt wrong to him enough to help?" asks Thomas.
"Chief McIntyre, the mayor's office will hear of Mr. Scott's efforts, I'll make sure of that." says Mr. Mason.
"I'm sure our mayor will honor him enough." says Chief McIntyre.
"If his mother were still alive, her praise would be enough for him." says Polly.
Just then, a honking noise is heard from outside.
"That must be the transport. Chief McIntyre... " says Mr. Mason.
"I'll get him." says Chief McIntyre, who then makes his way over to the jail cell room.
"Do I have to go?" asks Stacy.
"No, but we'll need you for the trial." says Mr. Mason.
"When will that be?" asks Stacy.
"We'll need some time to set up. We'll let you know." says Mr. Mason.
"Will you call Cy as a witness?" asks Polly.
"We might, depends on what we need." says Mr. Mason.
"Cy's standing in the world is growing." says Thomas.
"It must be. I can't recall when Cy was at the center of things." says Officer Grace.
"He deserves a medal, that's for sure." says Thomas.
"He'll probably get one." says Officer Grace.
"I wonder what plans he now has for my career?" asks Polly.
"Okay, Mr. Turnan, here you go." says Chief McIntyre as he walks out of the jail cell room with Al.
"Mr. Mason?" asks one of two guards as they enter the building.
"There's your prisoner." says Mr. Mason, pointing at Al.
"Come on, Mr. Turnan." says the other guard as they take Al from Chief McIntyre.
"I'll come with you." says Mr. Mason as he, the guards, and Al leave the building.
"It's all over." says Chief McIntyre.
"For now." says Officer Grace.
"Now, back to work." says Chief McIntyre as he retreats back in his office.
"Come on now, Polly, you heard what the man said." says Thomas.
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Next week, one serial ends and another begins, where a course of events occurs that will change the lives of all involved, but then again, it's just life in Hyperion, as we all know it.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Episode 98
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Only 2 more to go until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Temporary Parent", Part 2
Yesterday, we began our tenth serial of the series with a visit to the local library and storytime with Darlene, who has become the hero in the eyes of the children of Hyperion. Cy, still stewing over his father's departure the day before, came for a visit and notices the attention she gives those she once shunned as a human iceberg.
As we begin today, a subject swirls in Darlene's mind...
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"Cy, can I confide in you?" asks Darlene.
"I'm sure you can." says Cy.
"I've been reading to the kids for a while, and helping them." says Darlene.
"I know that." says Cy.
"And it's awakened some feelings in me." says Darlene.
"I get it. Your long-domant material instincts are alive and well." says Cy.
"I just wanna have a kid of my own." says Darlene.
"It would be a good step in your return to humanity to raise a child." says Cy.
"I just I could have one." says Darlene.
"Well, there are three ways to get one. One, you can go the usual nine months, either by man or sperm donor." says Cy.
"What's the second way?" asks Darlene.
"Just take one, and if you go that way, I'll alert Officer Grace to a children count in case one turns up missing." says Cy.
"And the third one?" asks Darlene.
"Adopt." says Cy.
"But I wanna a baby to hold in my arms." says Darlene.
"It's rare that an adoption agency has a child under six months of age." says Cy.
"But then what is a mother to do?" asks Darlene.
"You're not a mother yet, Darlene." says Cy.
"One day, I will be." says Darlene.
"Why the rush to motherhood?" asks Cy.
"Because I'm 30 and I have no children." says Darlene.
"My mother was your age when she had me." says Cy.
"And only you. Remember that, Cy." says Darlene.
"How many offspring are we talking about here?" asks Cy.
"A nice-sized brood. About three or four." says Darlene.
"Don't worry. If you stick with Thomas, I'm sure he can help you with that." says Cy.
"Me and Thomas haven't really seen each other for a while now." says Darlene.
"All relationships go through a cooling-off period. It's normal." says Cy.
"Has it happened to you and Joanne yet?" asks Darlene.
"We had a touch of it, but me and her are in it for the long haul, it seems." says Cy.
"You sound like your father." says Darlene.
"Long haul means more than my father." says Cy.
"Tell me you never felt the urge to roam." says Darlene.
"Maybe once, but I quietly buried it." says Cy.
"You talk about your mother and never your father. I feel something wrong with that." says Darlene.
"Just because you want kids doesn't mean you can adopt me as yours." says Cy.
"I never even got to see him this time and show him the melted me." says Darlene.
"Maybe he'll head back this way soon, but I doubt that." says Cy.
"You and your father should get along better. To me, you seem alike." says Darlene.
"I'm not like him in the least. I stay in one place." says Cy.
"Then why all the talk about Polly and her career. Sounds like you're looking for an excuse to leave." says Darlene.
"Perhaps I better leave here." says Cy.
"See you around... Mitch." says Darlene as Cy makes his leave.
Down at the police station, Officer Grace is sitted at a desk as she fills out some paperwork. Meanwhile, Officer Timmy walks over to where the desk is, adjusting his belt as he walks.
"What a day, I say." says Officer Timmy.
"Right that you are." says Officer Grace.
"The sun is out and about." says Officer Timmy.
"I can see it." says Officer Grace.
"Just another day in the city." says Officer Grace.
"Trying to be a poet, Officer Timmy?" asks Officer Grace.
"Very funny. It's our job to keep an eye out for crime." says Officer Timmy.
"Seems to be very calm today." says Officer Grace.
"Just a few days ago, we learned that a dangerous man had taken up residence in our town." says Officer Timmy.
"But Cy put a stop to that." says Officer Grace.
"I hear you're dating one of his co-workers." says Officer Timmy.
"His name is Phil." says Officer Grace.
"Is he a shady character?" asks Officer Timmy.
"He's a very nice man." says Officer Grace.
"Well, be careful, he might be a shady character." says Officer Timmy.
"With you, I can see Cy's paranoia about cops." says Officer Grace.
"The way he puts cops is the way a cop should be. They shouldn't let their feelings cloud their judgement, not for a second." says Officer Timmy.
"That paranoia comes from cops like that roaming the streets of New York City." says Officer Grace.
"Trust in cops should be kept as much as trust in a deity." says Officer Timmy.
"I'll never be like that, and I hope to God I never see your side of the coin." says Officer Grace.
"What side of the coin?" asks Officer Timmy.
"The unfeeling, by-the-book cop that cares more about the law than the people. Cy has a name for it, 'Sergeant Friday Syndrome'." says Officer Grace.
"The day I care less about the law, may I be struck dead." says Officer Timmy.
"Then I better have you transferred." says Officer Grace.
"What for?" asks Officer Timmy.
"So you don't stink up the place when you die like that." says Officer Grace.
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Tomorrow, a discovery is made by Cy, which he involves Darlene, who involves Conrad, who involves... well, you'll get the picture soon enough.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Only 2 more to go until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Temporary Parent", Part 2
Yesterday, we began our tenth serial of the series with a visit to the local library and storytime with Darlene, who has become the hero in the eyes of the children of Hyperion. Cy, still stewing over his father's departure the day before, came for a visit and notices the attention she gives those she once shunned as a human iceberg.
As we begin today, a subject swirls in Darlene's mind...
------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Cy, can I confide in you?" asks Darlene.
"I'm sure you can." says Cy.
"I've been reading to the kids for a while, and helping them." says Darlene.
"I know that." says Cy.
"And it's awakened some feelings in me." says Darlene.
"I get it. Your long-domant material instincts are alive and well." says Cy.
"I just wanna have a kid of my own." says Darlene.
"It would be a good step in your return to humanity to raise a child." says Cy.
"I just I could have one." says Darlene.
"Well, there are three ways to get one. One, you can go the usual nine months, either by man or sperm donor." says Cy.
"What's the second way?" asks Darlene.
"Just take one, and if you go that way, I'll alert Officer Grace to a children count in case one turns up missing." says Cy.
"And the third one?" asks Darlene.
"Adopt." says Cy.
"But I wanna a baby to hold in my arms." says Darlene.
"It's rare that an adoption agency has a child under six months of age." says Cy.
"But then what is a mother to do?" asks Darlene.
"You're not a mother yet, Darlene." says Cy.
"One day, I will be." says Darlene.
"Why the rush to motherhood?" asks Cy.
"Because I'm 30 and I have no children." says Darlene.
"My mother was your age when she had me." says Cy.
"And only you. Remember that, Cy." says Darlene.
"How many offspring are we talking about here?" asks Cy.
"A nice-sized brood. About three or four." says Darlene.
"Don't worry. If you stick with Thomas, I'm sure he can help you with that." says Cy.
"Me and Thomas haven't really seen each other for a while now." says Darlene.
"All relationships go through a cooling-off period. It's normal." says Cy.
"Has it happened to you and Joanne yet?" asks Darlene.
"We had a touch of it, but me and her are in it for the long haul, it seems." says Cy.
"You sound like your father." says Darlene.
"Long haul means more than my father." says Cy.
"Tell me you never felt the urge to roam." says Darlene.
"Maybe once, but I quietly buried it." says Cy.
"You talk about your mother and never your father. I feel something wrong with that." says Darlene.
"Just because you want kids doesn't mean you can adopt me as yours." says Cy.
"I never even got to see him this time and show him the melted me." says Darlene.
"Maybe he'll head back this way soon, but I doubt that." says Cy.
"You and your father should get along better. To me, you seem alike." says Darlene.
"I'm not like him in the least. I stay in one place." says Cy.
"Then why all the talk about Polly and her career. Sounds like you're looking for an excuse to leave." says Darlene.
"Perhaps I better leave here." says Cy.
"See you around... Mitch." says Darlene as Cy makes his leave.
Down at the police station, Officer Grace is sitted at a desk as she fills out some paperwork. Meanwhile, Officer Timmy walks over to where the desk is, adjusting his belt as he walks.
"What a day, I say." says Officer Timmy.
"Right that you are." says Officer Grace.
"The sun is out and about." says Officer Timmy.
"I can see it." says Officer Grace.
"Just another day in the city." says Officer Grace.
"Trying to be a poet, Officer Timmy?" asks Officer Grace.
"Very funny. It's our job to keep an eye out for crime." says Officer Timmy.
"Seems to be very calm today." says Officer Grace.
"Just a few days ago, we learned that a dangerous man had taken up residence in our town." says Officer Timmy.
"But Cy put a stop to that." says Officer Grace.
"I hear you're dating one of his co-workers." says Officer Timmy.
"His name is Phil." says Officer Grace.
"Is he a shady character?" asks Officer Timmy.
"He's a very nice man." says Officer Grace.
"Well, be careful, he might be a shady character." says Officer Timmy.
"With you, I can see Cy's paranoia about cops." says Officer Grace.
"The way he puts cops is the way a cop should be. They shouldn't let their feelings cloud their judgement, not for a second." says Officer Timmy.
"That paranoia comes from cops like that roaming the streets of New York City." says Officer Grace.
"Trust in cops should be kept as much as trust in a deity." says Officer Timmy.
"I'll never be like that, and I hope to God I never see your side of the coin." says Officer Grace.
"What side of the coin?" asks Officer Timmy.
"The unfeeling, by-the-book cop that cares more about the law than the people. Cy has a name for it, 'Sergeant Friday Syndrome'." says Officer Grace.
"The day I care less about the law, may I be struck dead." says Officer Timmy.
"Then I better have you transferred." says Officer Grace.
"What for?" asks Officer Timmy.
"So you don't stink up the place when you die like that." says Officer Grace.
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Tomorrow, a discovery is made by Cy, which he involves Darlene, who involves Conrad, who involves... well, you'll get the picture soon enough.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Episode 94
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Only 6 episodes until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 5
Yesterday, Cy told Conrad of how his father's visit was starting to get to him, even though it had only been a day. Conrad then told Cy to just grin and bear it. However, the minute he got home, he found himself unable to let it roll, so he decided to take his father on a tour of the town.
As we begin, we head to downtown...
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Some time later, at the police station, Polly is mopping up a section of floor in the main office area as Thomas looks on, with a broom in his hands. He looks on with wide eyes.
"Enjoying my work today?" asks Polly.
"Same as every day." says Thomas.
"The day has been more than mopping." says Polly.
"I've noticed." says Thomas.
"Thank God they put him in jail. I was getting tense around him." says Polly.
"Me, too. He looked at you wrong a few times." says Thomas.
"How can you look at someone wrong?" asks Polly.
"You just can." says Thomas.
"That Cy has been a bad influence on you and the way you think." says Polly.
"What's wrong with my way of thinking?" asks Cy as he, Stacy, and Mitch enter the building.
"Nothing." says Polly.
"I'm here to give my statement to the special investigator." says Stacy.
"He's in with Renee, getting her statement." says Polly.
"Where?" asks Cy.
"In Chief McIntyre's office." says Polly.
"Who's the guy with you, Cy?" asks Thomas.
"He's my father, Mitch Jones." says Cy.
"This is your father?" asks Polly as she walks up to where he is standing.
"Long-haul trucker, my lady." says Mitch.
"So nice to meet you." says Polly.
"You have an interesting voice." says Mitch.
"I was born in West Virginia." says Polly.
"I'm from a little south of you, in Tennessee." says Mitch.
"Charmed." says Polly.
"I hope that will help." says Chief McIntyre as he, a man, Officer Grace, and Renee leave his office.
"I'm waiting for Ms. Castle's testimony." says the man.
"Hello, Chief." says Cy.
"Hello, Cy. I see you brought Stacy with you." says Chief McIntyre.
"She needed an escort." says Cy.
"This man here is Special Investigator Mason." says Chief McIntyre.
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Castle." says Mr. Mason.
"So, how are things in Paw Paw?" asks Cy.
"Mr. Mason isn't from Paw Paw." says Officer Grace.
"Then where is he from?" asks Stacy.
"He's from Kalamazoo." says Chief McIntyre.
"When Chief McIntyre here called Paw Paw yesterday on Mr. Turnan, they referred him to us because of his activities in our city." says Mr. Mason.
"And you came here to collect him." says Cy.
"Well put, Mr... " says Mr. Mason.
"Scott, Cy Scott." says Cy.
"Ms. Castle, if you please into the office, I shall take your statement." says Mr. Mason, making his way back to it.
"Excuse me, gentlemen." says Stacy as she goes into the office.
"Cy, who's the extra guy with you?" asks Officer Grace.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones, long-hauler. Dad, this is Grace Baker of the Hyperion Police Department and Phil's girlfriend." says Cy.
"Is she a good cop?" asks Mitch.
"A very good one, in skill and personality." says Cy.
"Long-hauler, as in truck driver?" asks Officer Grace.
"That's right." says Cy.
"Mr. Jones, nice to meet you." says Officer Grace.
"This is your father, Cy?" asks Chief McIntyre.
"And you must run this place?" asks Mitch.
"I do, and I'll make sure to be kind to you. Cy here is a very well-behaved citizen." says Chief McIntyre.
"I know that." says Mitch.
"Come on, Dad. We have some more business to get to." says Cy.
"All right, Mac." says Mitch as he and Cy leave the building.
"Nice man, Cy's father." says Officer Grace.
"And to think, he's never mentioned him before." says Polly.
Some time later, Cy and Mitch are walking into Tom's Place, where a late morning crowd has gathered. Cy and Mitch are spotted entering by Tom.
"Hello, Cy. Who's with ya?" says Tom.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones. He's a truck driver." says Cy.
"That's a fair number of my customers." says Tom.
"That's nice to know." says Mitch.
"Cy, what brings you to my place so early in the day?" asks Tom.
"It's about Polly." says Cy.
"Say, that was a great concert we had here Saturday night." says Tom.
"How would like more of those?" asks Cy.
"What do you mean?" asks Tom.
"I mean, I would like to arrange some weekly concerts here." says Cy.
"What an offer! How can I turn that down?" says Tom.
"They would start this Saturday." says Cy.
"Go right ahead. I would not deny my customers their favorite singer. I get requests every week to make her a regular feature here." says Tom.
"And now, she will be." says Cy.
"They'll be happy to hear that." says Tom.
"Mac, let's have a drink to celebrate." says Mitch as he sits down at the bar.
"I guess I could use a drink." says Cy.
"Tom, two beers here." says Mitch.
"Coming right up, and there's on the house." says Tom.
"The best rate I know." says Mitch.
"Don't I know it." says Cy.
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Tomorrow, a conversation starts between Mitch and Cy, and the aftermath of Cy's adventure becomes known to those involved.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Only 6 episodes until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 5
Yesterday, Cy told Conrad of how his father's visit was starting to get to him, even though it had only been a day. Conrad then told Cy to just grin and bear it. However, the minute he got home, he found himself unable to let it roll, so he decided to take his father on a tour of the town.
As we begin, we head to downtown...
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Some time later, at the police station, Polly is mopping up a section of floor in the main office area as Thomas looks on, with a broom in his hands. He looks on with wide eyes.
"Enjoying my work today?" asks Polly.
"Same as every day." says Thomas.
"The day has been more than mopping." says Polly.
"I've noticed." says Thomas.
"Thank God they put him in jail. I was getting tense around him." says Polly.
"Me, too. He looked at you wrong a few times." says Thomas.
"How can you look at someone wrong?" asks Polly.
"You just can." says Thomas.
"That Cy has been a bad influence on you and the way you think." says Polly.
"What's wrong with my way of thinking?" asks Cy as he, Stacy, and Mitch enter the building.
"Nothing." says Polly.
"I'm here to give my statement to the special investigator." says Stacy.
"He's in with Renee, getting her statement." says Polly.
"Where?" asks Cy.
"In Chief McIntyre's office." says Polly.
"Who's the guy with you, Cy?" asks Thomas.
"He's my father, Mitch Jones." says Cy.
"This is your father?" asks Polly as she walks up to where he is standing.
"Long-haul trucker, my lady." says Mitch.
"So nice to meet you." says Polly.
"You have an interesting voice." says Mitch.
"I was born in West Virginia." says Polly.
"I'm from a little south of you, in Tennessee." says Mitch.
"Charmed." says Polly.
"I hope that will help." says Chief McIntyre as he, a man, Officer Grace, and Renee leave his office.
"I'm waiting for Ms. Castle's testimony." says the man.
"Hello, Chief." says Cy.
"Hello, Cy. I see you brought Stacy with you." says Chief McIntyre.
"She needed an escort." says Cy.
"This man here is Special Investigator Mason." says Chief McIntyre.
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Castle." says Mr. Mason.
"So, how are things in Paw Paw?" asks Cy.
"Mr. Mason isn't from Paw Paw." says Officer Grace.
"Then where is he from?" asks Stacy.
"He's from Kalamazoo." says Chief McIntyre.
"When Chief McIntyre here called Paw Paw yesterday on Mr. Turnan, they referred him to us because of his activities in our city." says Mr. Mason.
"And you came here to collect him." says Cy.
"Well put, Mr... " says Mr. Mason.
"Scott, Cy Scott." says Cy.
"Ms. Castle, if you please into the office, I shall take your statement." says Mr. Mason, making his way back to it.
"Excuse me, gentlemen." says Stacy as she goes into the office.
"Cy, who's the extra guy with you?" asks Officer Grace.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones, long-hauler. Dad, this is Grace Baker of the Hyperion Police Department and Phil's girlfriend." says Cy.
"Is she a good cop?" asks Mitch.
"A very good one, in skill and personality." says Cy.
"Long-hauler, as in truck driver?" asks Officer Grace.
"That's right." says Cy.
"Mr. Jones, nice to meet you." says Officer Grace.
"This is your father, Cy?" asks Chief McIntyre.
"And you must run this place?" asks Mitch.
"I do, and I'll make sure to be kind to you. Cy here is a very well-behaved citizen." says Chief McIntyre.
"I know that." says Mitch.
"Come on, Dad. We have some more business to get to." says Cy.
"All right, Mac." says Mitch as he and Cy leave the building.
"Nice man, Cy's father." says Officer Grace.
"And to think, he's never mentioned him before." says Polly.
Some time later, Cy and Mitch are walking into Tom's Place, where a late morning crowd has gathered. Cy and Mitch are spotted entering by Tom.
"Hello, Cy. Who's with ya?" says Tom.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones. He's a truck driver." says Cy.
"That's a fair number of my customers." says Tom.
"That's nice to know." says Mitch.
"Cy, what brings you to my place so early in the day?" asks Tom.
"It's about Polly." says Cy.
"Say, that was a great concert we had here Saturday night." says Tom.
"How would like more of those?" asks Cy.
"What do you mean?" asks Tom.
"I mean, I would like to arrange some weekly concerts here." says Cy.
"What an offer! How can I turn that down?" says Tom.
"They would start this Saturday." says Cy.
"Go right ahead. I would not deny my customers their favorite singer. I get requests every week to make her a regular feature here." says Tom.
"And now, she will be." says Cy.
"They'll be happy to hear that." says Tom.
"Mac, let's have a drink to celebrate." says Mitch as he sits down at the bar.
"I guess I could use a drink." says Cy.
"Tom, two beers here." says Mitch.
"Coming right up, and there's on the house." says Tom.
"The best rate I know." says Mitch.
"Don't I know it." says Cy.
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Tomorrow, a conversation starts between Mitch and Cy, and the aftermath of Cy's adventure becomes known to those involved.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Episode 93
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Only 7 episodes until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 4
Yesterday, Thomas and Polly take stock of Cy's adventure to save Stacy as they look upon the cuffed Al, with Thomas coming to Cy's defense for his actions. Meanwhile, Cy's father Mitch parked his big rig in Cy's driveway as he waited for his son to come home, which he does. As Cy lets Mitch into his home, he's worried about how his father will take Renee and Stacy.
As we begin, Mitch has met Renee and now, Stacy enters the picture...
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"The same, once again." says Mitch.
"Let me explain." says Cy.
"Hello, dear sir." says Stacy as she enters the living room.
"Stacy, this man here is Cy's father, Mitch Jones." says Renee.
"Are you the owner of that big rig outside?" asks Stacy.
"That's mine all right." says Mitch.
"A truck driver?" asks Stacy.
"A long-hauler. Been that way since 1970, cruising the highways and the byways of this here great country." says Mitch.
"How interesting." says Stacy.
"Dad, let me tell you." says Cy.
"Is Stacy another boarder?" asks Mitch.
"No, she's... Renee's girlfriend." says Cy.
"In what way?" asks Mitch.
"The romantic way." says Cy.
"Well, that doesn't bother me." says Mitch.
"I thought you would flip your lid." says Cy.
"Have you forgotten what I am? I'm a trucker, and on the road, there is no discrimination, except to the police." says Mitch.
"Then are you in for a surprise when you really meet Phil." says Cy.
"I don't follow you." says Mitch.
"I'll leave it to Phil." says Cy.
"I wanna hear about your time on the road." says Stacy.
"I'll be glad to impart my life to your ears." says Mitch as he makes his way to the dining room, with Stacy and Renee following behind.
The next day, Cy is making his way to the green room. When he arrives, he finds only Conrad, playing a round of pinball.
"Conrad, I need to talk to you." says Cy.
"Please do." says Conrad, still playing.
"My father is making his presence very well-known." says Cy.
"How so?" asks Conrad.
"He met my boarder and her lover." says Cy.
"How'd he take it?" asks Conrad.
"I forgot how open-mined he was. Anyway, he then spent the day telling them about his life on the road." says Cy.
"He is always ready to do that." says Conrad.
"Conrad, I need something to do." says Cy.
"What can you do?" asks Conrad.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"Me, neither. Why don't we talk about something else?" says Conrad.
"Fine with me." says Cy.
"I wanna talk about Polly's concert last Saturday. It was great." says Conrad.
"Your banjo was superb." says Cy.
"I wonder when the next show is." says Conrad.
"Beats me." says Cy.
"I hope it's soon. I wanna know what else you're gonna put in the band." says Phil as he enters the room.
"Knowing Cy, his mandolin is next." says Conrad.
"That's it. I know what to do." says Cy.
"With what?" asks Phil.
"The time he wants to spend away from his father." says Conrad.
"Remember the reason I put Conrad in the band in the first place?" asks Cy.
"So you could needed to hear a bigger sound." says Conrad.
"Why the bigger sound?" asks Cy.
"Because you wanted to make a demo album." says Conrad.
"And I think it's time we make it." says Cy.
"Check your hairline, Cy." says Conrad.
"Why do you say that?" asks Cy.
"I think you know why." says Conrad.
"It's nothing like that at all." says Cy.
"Why don't you spend more time with your father, Cy?" asks Phil.
"Because those two are estranged." says Conrad.
"Why can't a father and son ever get along?" asks Phil.
"There's nothing wrong between me and my father." says Cy.
"Then spend more time with him." says Conrad.
"I guess I can hold on the demo album until I've increased the sound some more. I'll talk to Tom about a few more Saturday concerts." says Cy.
"Good idea, and you can show your father around Hyperion." says Conrad.
"If you say so." says Cy.
Later that morning, Cy makes his way inside his home. As he does, he hears the sound of Mitch's voice in the dining room, talking to Stacy.
"I was making my way up a steep incline. In those days, the CB was a trucker's best friend, and there had been reports of smokies and traps in the region, so I carefully made my turn as I rounded the corner." says Mitch.
"Hello, dad." says Cy.
"Well, Mac. How was your show?" says Mitch.
"Just another Tuesday on the air." says Cy.
"That's great. I was just telling Stacy here about the time I made my way from Roanoke to Parkersburg." says Mitch.
"That's a great tale. Listen, dad, I decided something." says Cy.
"Well, what is it, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"I've decided that today, I'm gonna take you on a tour of Hyperion." says Cy.
"That's a great idea. I've been waiting for you to do that." says Mitch.
"That's helpful. I've make a statement down at the police station. Someone from Paw Paw." says Stacy.
"Renee's there now." says Mitch.
"Of course. I believe the county is gonna throw their weight at Al." says Cy.
"The things he did to me and to others." says Stacy.
"Let me take you downtown, then I'll take dad on the tour." says Cy.
"Good idea." says Mitch.
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Tomorrow, Mitch has his tour of the downtown area, including a stop at the police station and a drink at Tom's Place. What a tour!
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Only 7 episodes until the 100th episode!
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 4
Yesterday, Thomas and Polly take stock of Cy's adventure to save Stacy as they look upon the cuffed Al, with Thomas coming to Cy's defense for his actions. Meanwhile, Cy's father Mitch parked his big rig in Cy's driveway as he waited for his son to come home, which he does. As Cy lets Mitch into his home, he's worried about how his father will take Renee and Stacy.
As we begin, Mitch has met Renee and now, Stacy enters the picture...
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"The same, once again." says Mitch.
"Let me explain." says Cy.
"Hello, dear sir." says Stacy as she enters the living room.
"Stacy, this man here is Cy's father, Mitch Jones." says Renee.
"Are you the owner of that big rig outside?" asks Stacy.
"That's mine all right." says Mitch.
"A truck driver?" asks Stacy.
"A long-hauler. Been that way since 1970, cruising the highways and the byways of this here great country." says Mitch.
"How interesting." says Stacy.
"Dad, let me tell you." says Cy.
"Is Stacy another boarder?" asks Mitch.
"No, she's... Renee's girlfriend." says Cy.
"In what way?" asks Mitch.
"The romantic way." says Cy.
"Well, that doesn't bother me." says Mitch.
"I thought you would flip your lid." says Cy.
"Have you forgotten what I am? I'm a trucker, and on the road, there is no discrimination, except to the police." says Mitch.
"Then are you in for a surprise when you really meet Phil." says Cy.
"I don't follow you." says Mitch.
"I'll leave it to Phil." says Cy.
"I wanna hear about your time on the road." says Stacy.
"I'll be glad to impart my life to your ears." says Mitch as he makes his way to the dining room, with Stacy and Renee following behind.
The next day, Cy is making his way to the green room. When he arrives, he finds only Conrad, playing a round of pinball.
"Conrad, I need to talk to you." says Cy.
"Please do." says Conrad, still playing.
"My father is making his presence very well-known." says Cy.
"How so?" asks Conrad.
"He met my boarder and her lover." says Cy.
"How'd he take it?" asks Conrad.
"I forgot how open-mined he was. Anyway, he then spent the day telling them about his life on the road." says Cy.
"He is always ready to do that." says Conrad.
"Conrad, I need something to do." says Cy.
"What can you do?" asks Conrad.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"Me, neither. Why don't we talk about something else?" says Conrad.
"Fine with me." says Cy.
"I wanna talk about Polly's concert last Saturday. It was great." says Conrad.
"Your banjo was superb." says Cy.
"I wonder when the next show is." says Conrad.
"Beats me." says Cy.
"I hope it's soon. I wanna know what else you're gonna put in the band." says Phil as he enters the room.
"Knowing Cy, his mandolin is next." says Conrad.
"That's it. I know what to do." says Cy.
"With what?" asks Phil.
"The time he wants to spend away from his father." says Conrad.
"Remember the reason I put Conrad in the band in the first place?" asks Cy.
"So you could needed to hear a bigger sound." says Conrad.
"Why the bigger sound?" asks Cy.
"Because you wanted to make a demo album." says Conrad.
"And I think it's time we make it." says Cy.
"Check your hairline, Cy." says Conrad.
"Why do you say that?" asks Cy.
"I think you know why." says Conrad.
"It's nothing like that at all." says Cy.
"Why don't you spend more time with your father, Cy?" asks Phil.
"Because those two are estranged." says Conrad.
"Why can't a father and son ever get along?" asks Phil.
"There's nothing wrong between me and my father." says Cy.
"Then spend more time with him." says Conrad.
"I guess I can hold on the demo album until I've increased the sound some more. I'll talk to Tom about a few more Saturday concerts." says Cy.
"Good idea, and you can show your father around Hyperion." says Conrad.
"If you say so." says Cy.
Later that morning, Cy makes his way inside his home. As he does, he hears the sound of Mitch's voice in the dining room, talking to Stacy.
"I was making my way up a steep incline. In those days, the CB was a trucker's best friend, and there had been reports of smokies and traps in the region, so I carefully made my turn as I rounded the corner." says Mitch.
"Hello, dad." says Cy.
"Well, Mac. How was your show?" says Mitch.
"Just another Tuesday on the air." says Cy.
"That's great. I was just telling Stacy here about the time I made my way from Roanoke to Parkersburg." says Mitch.
"That's a great tale. Listen, dad, I decided something." says Cy.
"Well, what is it, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"I've decided that today, I'm gonna take you on a tour of Hyperion." says Cy.
"That's a great idea. I've been waiting for you to do that." says Mitch.
"That's helpful. I've make a statement down at the police station. Someone from Paw Paw." says Stacy.
"Renee's there now." says Mitch.
"Of course. I believe the county is gonna throw their weight at Al." says Cy.
"The things he did to me and to others." says Stacy.
"Let me take you downtown, then I'll take dad on the tour." says Cy.
"Good idea." says Mitch.
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Tomorrow, Mitch has his tour of the downtown area, including a stop at the police station and a drink at Tom's Place. What a tour!
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Episode 92
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 3
Yesterday, Cy's father, Mitch Jones, awakened from his sleep and stepped out from his truck to greet the gang gathered around it. All gave him a warm welcome, except Cy, who proceeded to give the cold shoulder to his own father, which amazed Phil, who wondered how a son could act this, considering the lengths he go to for his mother.
As we begin, Phil has expressed in allowing everyone else to meet Mitch, who Cy feels isn't a fit anywhere. We now head across town...
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Down at the police station, Al sits in a chair, his hands hand-cuffed behind him, as Thomas and Polly look on at the sight before them.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing." says Polly.
"Believe it." says Thomas.
"He actually did what he say he'd do." says Polly.
"Cy never really lies." says Thomas.
"I thought he was." says Polly.
"When Cy lies, it's called acting." says Thomas.
"Another trait from his mother." says Polly.
"After what he did, he's the world's greatest." says Thomas.
"Don't say that. He was just lucky." says Polly.
"You heard that guy's story. Cy had him in a virtual staring contest for five hours." says Thomas.
"He could have been shot." says Polly.
"Not Cy. He managed to get the better of that guy." says Thomas.
"Al could have shot him." says Polly.
"Cy knew he wouldn't, because I know that when faced with a gun, you wait for a reason to shoot." says Thomas.
"Just having a gun pointed at you is reason enough." says Polly.
"The reason you wait for is when it stops being murder and starts being self-defense." says Thomas.
"That's a reason?" asks Polly.
"I know because I can understand his thought process." says Thomas.
"Probably from all that time spent living with Cy. Now, he has two sinners in his home." says Polly.
"They're not sinners. They're in love." says Thomas.
"It's not love in my book." says Polly.
"It is in Cy's book." says Thomas.
"His mother wrote it for him." says Polly.
"Polly, he is his own person." says Thomas.
"I guess so. He's gone out of his way to begin a music career for me." says Polly.
"That's true. I mean, he's see potential in you that no one else has really seen." says Thomas.
"Did you see it?" asks Polly.
"The moment I first heard you sing, I heard the potential." says Thomas.
"Anything else?" asks Polly.
"What do you mean by that?" asks Thomas.
"I've seen the way you look at me sometimes." says Polly.
"What kind of look are you looking at?" asks Thomas.
"A certain look, with a feeling behind it." says Polly.
"What kind of feeling would that be?" asks Thomas.
"I think you know, Thomas." says Polly.
"Maybe once or twice, I looked at you that way." says Thomas.
"Maybe I'll see it again." says Polly.
"Maybe today." says Thomas.
"I can hear you over here." says Officer Grace as she walks over to where Thomas and Polly are standing.
"We were just talking." says Polly.
"Sounds to me more than talking." says Officer Grace.
"What did it sound like to you?" asks Thomas.
"The sound of Cupid's arrow in the air hitting something." says Officer Grace, who then walks away.
Later that morning, Cy is making his way home as he walks up to the driveway of his home. Already parked in it is Mitch's big rig, which sticks out among the more natural markers in the neighborhood. Mitch is leaning up against the truck, looking around.
"Hello, Mac." says Mitch as Cy walks up.
"Hello, dad. What are you doing outside the house?" says Cy.
"I was waiting for you to show up and let me inside." says Mitch.
"That's very kind of you." says Cy as he continues to make his way to the front door, now with Mitch following behind.
"I didn't wanna ruin anything inside." says Mitch.
"Nothing much inside, although I should tell you about a few things." says Cy as he reaches the front door.
"Spill 'em, Mac." says Mitch.
"Well, I've recently got a dog." says Cy as he unlocks the front door.
"That's nice. A dog to keep you company." says Mitch.
"That's not all that's keeping me company." says Cy as he opens the door.
"What else is keeping you company?" asks Mitch as he and Cy walk inside the house.
"I think I should let you find out yourself." says Cy as he closes the door.
"Suit yourself." says Mitch.
"I think the first thing you should see is what on the mantle." says Cy, pointing towards it.
"Thanks, son. I think I should see how Debralee is doing." says Mitch as he makes his way up to the mantle.
"She's doing fine." says Cy.
"I still can't believe that I'm still here and she isn't." says Mitch.
"Believe it." says Cy.
"'One of these days, Mitch, you're gonna make a bad turn.' she once said to me." says Mitch.
"'Not with my rig.' That's what you said about that." says Cy.
"You remembered that." says Mitch.
"It was said during one of your many goodbyes." says Cy.
"Cy?" says a voice from the bedroom.
"Is that a woman's voice I hear?" asks Mitch as he makes his way back over to where Cy is standing.
"That's another thing keeping me company." says Cy.
"Who is that man?" asks Renee as she enters the living room.
"The same to you." says Mitch.
"This is Renee Wesner, my boarder." says Cy.
"Where does she sleep?" asks Mitch.
"In the bedroom." says Cy.
"Then where do you sleep, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"In that easy chair." says Cy.
"Why?" asks Mitch.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"Well, nice to meet you, Renee." says Mitch.
"Cy, who is this man?" asks Renee.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones." says Cy.
"Nice to meet you." says Mitch.
"Who is that?" asks another voice.
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Tomorrow, Mitch meets Stacy, and Cy waits for his father's reaction, which is one Cy himself, the judge of human character, did not expect.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 3
Yesterday, Cy's father, Mitch Jones, awakened from his sleep and stepped out from his truck to greet the gang gathered around it. All gave him a warm welcome, except Cy, who proceeded to give the cold shoulder to his own father, which amazed Phil, who wondered how a son could act this, considering the lengths he go to for his mother.
As we begin, Phil has expressed in allowing everyone else to meet Mitch, who Cy feels isn't a fit anywhere. We now head across town...
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Down at the police station, Al sits in a chair, his hands hand-cuffed behind him, as Thomas and Polly look on at the sight before them.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing." says Polly.
"Believe it." says Thomas.
"He actually did what he say he'd do." says Polly.
"Cy never really lies." says Thomas.
"I thought he was." says Polly.
"When Cy lies, it's called acting." says Thomas.
"Another trait from his mother." says Polly.
"After what he did, he's the world's greatest." says Thomas.
"Don't say that. He was just lucky." says Polly.
"You heard that guy's story. Cy had him in a virtual staring contest for five hours." says Thomas.
"He could have been shot." says Polly.
"Not Cy. He managed to get the better of that guy." says Thomas.
"Al could have shot him." says Polly.
"Cy knew he wouldn't, because I know that when faced with a gun, you wait for a reason to shoot." says Thomas.
"Just having a gun pointed at you is reason enough." says Polly.
"The reason you wait for is when it stops being murder and starts being self-defense." says Thomas.
"That's a reason?" asks Polly.
"I know because I can understand his thought process." says Thomas.
"Probably from all that time spent living with Cy. Now, he has two sinners in his home." says Polly.
"They're not sinners. They're in love." says Thomas.
"It's not love in my book." says Polly.
"It is in Cy's book." says Thomas.
"His mother wrote it for him." says Polly.
"Polly, he is his own person." says Thomas.
"I guess so. He's gone out of his way to begin a music career for me." says Polly.
"That's true. I mean, he's see potential in you that no one else has really seen." says Thomas.
"Did you see it?" asks Polly.
"The moment I first heard you sing, I heard the potential." says Thomas.
"Anything else?" asks Polly.
"What do you mean by that?" asks Thomas.
"I've seen the way you look at me sometimes." says Polly.
"What kind of look are you looking at?" asks Thomas.
"A certain look, with a feeling behind it." says Polly.
"What kind of feeling would that be?" asks Thomas.
"I think you know, Thomas." says Polly.
"Maybe once or twice, I looked at you that way." says Thomas.
"Maybe I'll see it again." says Polly.
"Maybe today." says Thomas.
"I can hear you over here." says Officer Grace as she walks over to where Thomas and Polly are standing.
"We were just talking." says Polly.
"Sounds to me more than talking." says Officer Grace.
"What did it sound like to you?" asks Thomas.
"The sound of Cupid's arrow in the air hitting something." says Officer Grace, who then walks away.
Later that morning, Cy is making his way home as he walks up to the driveway of his home. Already parked in it is Mitch's big rig, which sticks out among the more natural markers in the neighborhood. Mitch is leaning up against the truck, looking around.
"Hello, Mac." says Mitch as Cy walks up.
"Hello, dad. What are you doing outside the house?" says Cy.
"I was waiting for you to show up and let me inside." says Mitch.
"That's very kind of you." says Cy as he continues to make his way to the front door, now with Mitch following behind.
"I didn't wanna ruin anything inside." says Mitch.
"Nothing much inside, although I should tell you about a few things." says Cy as he reaches the front door.
"Spill 'em, Mac." says Mitch.
"Well, I've recently got a dog." says Cy as he unlocks the front door.
"That's nice. A dog to keep you company." says Mitch.
"That's not all that's keeping me company." says Cy as he opens the door.
"What else is keeping you company?" asks Mitch as he and Cy walk inside the house.
"I think I should let you find out yourself." says Cy as he closes the door.
"Suit yourself." says Mitch.
"I think the first thing you should see is what on the mantle." says Cy, pointing towards it.
"Thanks, son. I think I should see how Debralee is doing." says Mitch as he makes his way up to the mantle.
"She's doing fine." says Cy.
"I still can't believe that I'm still here and she isn't." says Mitch.
"Believe it." says Cy.
"'One of these days, Mitch, you're gonna make a bad turn.' she once said to me." says Mitch.
"'Not with my rig.' That's what you said about that." says Cy.
"You remembered that." says Mitch.
"It was said during one of your many goodbyes." says Cy.
"Cy?" says a voice from the bedroom.
"Is that a woman's voice I hear?" asks Mitch as he makes his way back over to where Cy is standing.
"That's another thing keeping me company." says Cy.
"Who is that man?" asks Renee as she enters the living room.
"The same to you." says Mitch.
"This is Renee Wesner, my boarder." says Cy.
"Where does she sleep?" asks Mitch.
"In the bedroom." says Cy.
"Then where do you sleep, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"In that easy chair." says Cy.
"Why?" asks Mitch.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"Well, nice to meet you, Renee." says Mitch.
"Cy, who is this man?" asks Renee.
"This is my father, Mitch Jones." says Cy.
"Nice to meet you." says Mitch.
"Who is that?" asks another voice.
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Tomorrow, Mitch meets Stacy, and Cy waits for his father's reaction, which is one Cy himself, the judge of human character, did not expect.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Episode 91
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 2
Last week, we ended our eighth serial of the series with Cy's daring adventure to save Stacy from Al and reunite her with Renee. Eventually, all went well, Al ended up into custody and Renee and Stacy are together again. However, Cy's mood was ruined when he spotted a big rig in the WHYP parking lot, which happens to belong to his father, Mitch Jones.
As we begin this week, Cy, Conrad, Phil, and Joanne have gathered around the truck, with the sleeping Mitch inside...
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Just then, a figure appears in the forward cab. The figure looks out and spots the group outside the rig. The driver's side door then opens as the figure steps out of the cab. The man is dressed in a trucker's traditional wear, complete with cap. His hair shows signs of brown, grey, and white. His face shows a million miles wore upon it.
"Good morning, people." says the man in a southern accent.
"Good morning, dad." says Cy.
"Howdy do, Mac." says the man.
"Phil, Joanne? I want you to meet Mitch Jones, truck driver." says Cy.
"A long-hauler man." says Mitch.
"This is your dad, Cy?" asks Joanne.
"Who is that pretty lady next to you?" asks Mitch.
"This is Joanne." says Cy.
"Charmed." says Mitch.
"He seems like a nice guy." says Joanne.
"That's his southern charm." says Cy.
"I'm drownin' in it." says Mitch.
"I'm Phil Turner, WHYP's lone intern." says Phil.
"Nice to meet you, Phil. You one of Cy's friends?" says Mitch.
"Since I started here." says Phil.
"He must be teachin' you a lot 'bout the radio business." says Mitch.
"As much as he can." says Phil.
"Conrad, it's sure nice to see you again." says Mitch.
"Nice to see you again, Mitch." says Conrad.
"And how's that sister of yours?" asks Mitch.
"Dad, let's save that for later." says Cy.
"Why, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"Because it's a touchy subject for Conrad now." says Cy.
"I don't care, I just wanna see my son." says Mitch as he walks over to where Cy is standing.
"Dad, I don't have time for this. I have to plan my radio show." says Cy.
"Say, Mitch, how did you find Cy? I mean, he's doesn't really talk to you." says Conrad.
"Well, I had been wonderin' that myself. One day, I heard a trucker tell me he heard someone with your name on this here radio station. When I had a chance, I ran up this way and I heard your voice." says Mitch.
"How long do you have until you have to go back on the road?" asks Cy.
"A few days. My next assignment is due to come in then." says Mitch.
"So, that means we get a chance to really enjoy your father, Cy." says Joanne.
"And I get to meet all of his friends." says Mitch.
"Don't expect Cy to lead the way." says Conrad.
Just then, Mr. Gold walks up to the station and spies the scene going on.
"What's going on here?" asks Mr. Gold as he walks up to where the group is standing.
"Nothing, Mr. Gold. We were just welcoming my father. Dad, this is my boss, Mr. Gold." says Cy.
"Mitch Jones, long-haul trucker." says Mitch.
"So, you're Scott's father?" asks Mr. Gold.
"That's right." says Mitch.
"And that is your truck, I presume?" asks Mr. Gold.
"That's right." says Mitch.
"You mind moving it out of my parking lot?" asks Mr. Gold.
"Better do as he says, he holds my job in his hands." says Cy.
"But I have nowhere to move it to." says Mitch.
"Why don't you park it at Cy's house?" asks Phil.
"I don't think that's a good idea." says Conrad.
"I don't mind. You can park it in my driveway." says Cy.
"Thanks, son. I'll move in now." says Mitch.
"Another good idea." says Mr. Gold as Mitch gets inside his rig.
The truck then roars to life and pulls out of the parking space. It then makes its way out of the parking lot with ease.
"Your father seems like a nice guy. I can't understand why you don't mention him more often." says Joanne.
"I'll explain later." says Conrad as Cy quietly heads inside the radio station.
"Must be a touchy subject." says Phil.
"Wait, Cy." says Conrad as he goes inside the building.
"Leave me alone, Conrad." says Cy as he makes his way to the green room.
"Can't we talk?" asks Conrad as he catches up to Cy.
"Not when my father stopped by." says Cy.
"So he's gonna be here a week. It's not that bad." says Conrad.
"I just had a great adventure where I helped two people. Then, when I'm actually enjoy my success, my father shows up." says Cy.
"He is your father, Cy." says Conrad.
"Then where was he during my childhood?" says Cy as he and Conrad arrive at the green room.
"That's no excuse." says Conrad.
"What can I do? I practically invited over to my house, where two women are engaged in romantic activities, my father, who might not be as open-minded as I." says Cy.
"Cy, be a good son, for at least a week." says Conrad.
"How can I?" asks Cy.
"Just think, with your mother gone, it's done to you and him." says Conrad.
"Don't remind me." says Cy.
"Hey, Cy." says Phil as he enters the room.
"Hello, Phil." says Cy.
"I never thought I would meet your father, Cy. He seems nice." says Phil.
"That's what everyone says." says Cy.
"That must be why your mother liked him." says Phil.
"So it seems." says Cy.
"I just wonder why you never really said anything about him." says Phil.
"Because you have never asked." says Cy.
"I never asked about your mother, yet I feel I know her." says Phil.
"That's true, Cy." says Conrad.
"I can't wait for him to meet the rest of us." says Phil.
"Sure, you can." says Cy.
"What's that supposed to mean?" asks Phil.
"You'll find out." says Cy.
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Tomorrow, Cy's father makes his home at Cy's house, where inside, two lovers are reuniting, which causes Cy to think how his father will take it.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 2
Last week, we ended our eighth serial of the series with Cy's daring adventure to save Stacy from Al and reunite her with Renee. Eventually, all went well, Al ended up into custody and Renee and Stacy are together again. However, Cy's mood was ruined when he spotted a big rig in the WHYP parking lot, which happens to belong to his father, Mitch Jones.
As we begin this week, Cy, Conrad, Phil, and Joanne have gathered around the truck, with the sleeping Mitch inside...
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Just then, a figure appears in the forward cab. The figure looks out and spots the group outside the rig. The driver's side door then opens as the figure steps out of the cab. The man is dressed in a trucker's traditional wear, complete with cap. His hair shows signs of brown, grey, and white. His face shows a million miles wore upon it.
"Good morning, people." says the man in a southern accent.
"Good morning, dad." says Cy.
"Howdy do, Mac." says the man.
"Phil, Joanne? I want you to meet Mitch Jones, truck driver." says Cy.
"A long-hauler man." says Mitch.
"This is your dad, Cy?" asks Joanne.
"Who is that pretty lady next to you?" asks Mitch.
"This is Joanne." says Cy.
"Charmed." says Mitch.
"He seems like a nice guy." says Joanne.
"That's his southern charm." says Cy.
"I'm drownin' in it." says Mitch.
"I'm Phil Turner, WHYP's lone intern." says Phil.
"Nice to meet you, Phil. You one of Cy's friends?" says Mitch.
"Since I started here." says Phil.
"He must be teachin' you a lot 'bout the radio business." says Mitch.
"As much as he can." says Phil.
"Conrad, it's sure nice to see you again." says Mitch.
"Nice to see you again, Mitch." says Conrad.
"And how's that sister of yours?" asks Mitch.
"Dad, let's save that for later." says Cy.
"Why, Mac?" asks Mitch.
"Because it's a touchy subject for Conrad now." says Cy.
"I don't care, I just wanna see my son." says Mitch as he walks over to where Cy is standing.
"Dad, I don't have time for this. I have to plan my radio show." says Cy.
"Say, Mitch, how did you find Cy? I mean, he's doesn't really talk to you." says Conrad.
"Well, I had been wonderin' that myself. One day, I heard a trucker tell me he heard someone with your name on this here radio station. When I had a chance, I ran up this way and I heard your voice." says Mitch.
"How long do you have until you have to go back on the road?" asks Cy.
"A few days. My next assignment is due to come in then." says Mitch.
"So, that means we get a chance to really enjoy your father, Cy." says Joanne.
"And I get to meet all of his friends." says Mitch.
"Don't expect Cy to lead the way." says Conrad.
Just then, Mr. Gold walks up to the station and spies the scene going on.
"What's going on here?" asks Mr. Gold as he walks up to where the group is standing.
"Nothing, Mr. Gold. We were just welcoming my father. Dad, this is my boss, Mr. Gold." says Cy.
"Mitch Jones, long-haul trucker." says Mitch.
"So, you're Scott's father?" asks Mr. Gold.
"That's right." says Mitch.
"And that is your truck, I presume?" asks Mr. Gold.
"That's right." says Mitch.
"You mind moving it out of my parking lot?" asks Mr. Gold.
"Better do as he says, he holds my job in his hands." says Cy.
"But I have nowhere to move it to." says Mitch.
"Why don't you park it at Cy's house?" asks Phil.
"I don't think that's a good idea." says Conrad.
"I don't mind. You can park it in my driveway." says Cy.
"Thanks, son. I'll move in now." says Mitch.
"Another good idea." says Mr. Gold as Mitch gets inside his rig.
The truck then roars to life and pulls out of the parking space. It then makes its way out of the parking lot with ease.
"Your father seems like a nice guy. I can't understand why you don't mention him more often." says Joanne.
"I'll explain later." says Conrad as Cy quietly heads inside the radio station.
"Must be a touchy subject." says Phil.
"Wait, Cy." says Conrad as he goes inside the building.
"Leave me alone, Conrad." says Cy as he makes his way to the green room.
"Can't we talk?" asks Conrad as he catches up to Cy.
"Not when my father stopped by." says Cy.
"So he's gonna be here a week. It's not that bad." says Conrad.
"I just had a great adventure where I helped two people. Then, when I'm actually enjoy my success, my father shows up." says Cy.
"He is your father, Cy." says Conrad.
"Then where was he during my childhood?" says Cy as he and Conrad arrive at the green room.
"That's no excuse." says Conrad.
"What can I do? I practically invited over to my house, where two women are engaged in romantic activities, my father, who might not be as open-minded as I." says Cy.
"Cy, be a good son, for at least a week." says Conrad.
"How can I?" asks Cy.
"Just think, with your mother gone, it's done to you and him." says Conrad.
"Don't remind me." says Cy.
"Hey, Cy." says Phil as he enters the room.
"Hello, Phil." says Cy.
"I never thought I would meet your father, Cy. He seems nice." says Phil.
"That's what everyone says." says Cy.
"That must be why your mother liked him." says Phil.
"So it seems." says Cy.
"I just wonder why you never really said anything about him." says Phil.
"Because you have never asked." says Cy.
"I never asked about your mother, yet I feel I know her." says Phil.
"That's true, Cy." says Conrad.
"I can't wait for him to meet the rest of us." says Phil.
"Sure, you can." says Cy.
"What's that supposed to mean?" asks Phil.
"You'll find out." says Cy.
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Tomorrow, Cy's father makes his home at Cy's house, where inside, two lovers are reuniting, which causes Cy to think how his father will take it.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Episode 90
The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you another episode of Life in Hyperion.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 1
Yesterday, we concluded our eighth serial of the series with the daring escape from Al's house of Cy, Joanne, and Stacy, which ended in front of the police station, where Al was taken into custody. Cy then took Stacy back to his house to be reunited with Renee.
As we begin today, Cy and Joanne have arrived at the radio station and are relating their adventure to Conrad and Phil when Cy spies something...
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Out of the corner of Cy's eye, he spies a big rig, parked in the parking lot. He stares at it for a minute before speaking.
"That's an odd thing." says Cy.
"What's odd?" asks Joanne.
"That big rig over there." says Cy.
"So what?" asks Conrad.
"It looks old." says Cy.
"That it does." says Phil.
"I wonder who would park a 18-wheeler in a radio station's parking lot?" asks Conrad.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"I guess we should ask the driver." says Joanne.
"'Doe River Rambler'." says Cy, reading the lettering on the driver's side door.
"Nice name for a rig." says Phil.
"And a familiar one." says Cy as he starts walking over to the truck.
"What's he talking about?" asks Phil.
"It's familiar to me, too." says Conrad as he follows behind Cy.
"Do you have any idea?" asks Phil to Joanne.
"No idea, but Cy and Conrad must have one." says Joanne as she walks towards the rig, with Phil following behind.
"Guys, this truck is important to me." says Cy.
"Why is that, Cy?" asks Phil as he and Joanne arrive next to the truck, where Cy and Conrad are already standing.
"Because this truck belongs to someone important." says Cy.
"Please tell me." says Phil.
"This truck belongs to my father." says Cy.
"Your father?" asks Joanne.
"Yes. I had to have one, you know?" says Cy.
"I know, but I didn't know he was a truck driver." says Phil.
"You never asked." says Cy.
"I was beginning to think that he was like your mother, dead." says Phil.
"He's alive and well inside this rig." says Cy.
"'Doe River Rambler'?" asks Phil.
"He's from Elizabethton, Tennessee." says Cy.
"Can we meet this man?" asks Joanne.
"It is morning." says Cy as he walks over to the driver's side door.
"He's fast asleep in that thing." says Conrad.
"I know." says Cy as he knocks on the door.
"I can't believe we get to meet your father, Cy." says Phil.
"I never even heard of him, but I will enjoy meeting him." says Joanne.
"You'll be the only ones." says Conrad.
"What do you mean?" asks Phil.
"Maybe I should wait until Mitch is here." says Conrad.
"His name is Mitch?" asks Joanne.
"Mitch Jones, long-haul trucker since 1970." says Cy.
"That's a long time." says Phil.
"And that rig has been with him since the beginning." says Cy.
"Why get off a winner?" says Phil.
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Next week, Cy's father makes his first visit to Hyperion, as those who meet him are taken in by his southern charms... except son Cy, who wants little to do with him.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
Today's episode: "The Truck Driving Man", Part 1
Yesterday, we concluded our eighth serial of the series with the daring escape from Al's house of Cy, Joanne, and Stacy, which ended in front of the police station, where Al was taken into custody. Cy then took Stacy back to his house to be reunited with Renee.
As we begin today, Cy and Joanne have arrived at the radio station and are relating their adventure to Conrad and Phil when Cy spies something...
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Out of the corner of Cy's eye, he spies a big rig, parked in the parking lot. He stares at it for a minute before speaking.
"That's an odd thing." says Cy.
"What's odd?" asks Joanne.
"That big rig over there." says Cy.
"So what?" asks Conrad.
"It looks old." says Cy.
"That it does." says Phil.
"I wonder who would park a 18-wheeler in a radio station's parking lot?" asks Conrad.
"I have no idea." says Cy.
"I guess we should ask the driver." says Joanne.
"'Doe River Rambler'." says Cy, reading the lettering on the driver's side door.
"Nice name for a rig." says Phil.
"And a familiar one." says Cy as he starts walking over to the truck.
"What's he talking about?" asks Phil.
"It's familiar to me, too." says Conrad as he follows behind Cy.
"Do you have any idea?" asks Phil to Joanne.
"No idea, but Cy and Conrad must have one." says Joanne as she walks towards the rig, with Phil following behind.
"Guys, this truck is important to me." says Cy.
"Why is that, Cy?" asks Phil as he and Joanne arrive next to the truck, where Cy and Conrad are already standing.
"Because this truck belongs to someone important." says Cy.
"Please tell me." says Phil.
"This truck belongs to my father." says Cy.
"Your father?" asks Joanne.
"Yes. I had to have one, you know?" says Cy.
"I know, but I didn't know he was a truck driver." says Phil.
"You never asked." says Cy.
"I was beginning to think that he was like your mother, dead." says Phil.
"He's alive and well inside this rig." says Cy.
"'Doe River Rambler'?" asks Phil.
"He's from Elizabethton, Tennessee." says Cy.
"Can we meet this man?" asks Joanne.
"It is morning." says Cy as he walks over to the driver's side door.
"He's fast asleep in that thing." says Conrad.
"I know." says Cy as he knocks on the door.
"I can't believe we get to meet your father, Cy." says Phil.
"I never even heard of him, but I will enjoy meeting him." says Joanne.
"You'll be the only ones." says Conrad.
"What do you mean?" asks Phil.
"Maybe I should wait until Mitch is here." says Conrad.
"His name is Mitch?" asks Joanne.
"Mitch Jones, long-haul trucker since 1970." says Cy.
"That's a long time." says Phil.
"And that rig has been with him since the beginning." says Cy.
"Why get off a winner?" says Phil.
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Next week, Cy's father makes his first visit to Hyperion, as those who meet him are taken in by his southern charms... except son Cy, who wants little to do with him.
Join us, won't you?
Yours truly, John Maxwell.
A production of WGN Chicago. All rights reserved.
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