#1 – Rain and Shooting Stars
Starsky groaned. “Will this rain ever stop? Ain’t nothin’ gonna happen in this monsoon.”
Hutch huffed. “Will you stop asking that inane question? How the hell am I supposed to know that. What do you think I am–a meteorologist?”
“What does knowing about shootin’ stars have to do with the weather, huh?”
“A meteorologist studies weather and climate, you birdbrain.”
There was a slight pause. “Oh. Then why name it after shootin’ stars? Sounds kinda stupid to me.”
“Well, you would know.”
“Know what?”
“Stupid, stupid.”
Starsky sneered at Hutch, hoping he could see it in the dark. Then, he said urgently, “Hey, I think Freaky Freddy just showed up. Let’s go!”
In the next second, Hutch was out of the car and started to run toward Freddy’s mom’s house. He stopped short when he realized Starsky wasn’t even out of the car. And he didn’t see any sign of anything or anyone except rain. “I’m gonna kill him,” he uttered through clenched teeth.
He jogged back, his boots seeming to find every puddle so they could splash even more water on his already-soaked cords. When he pulled on the car’s handle, the door didn’t open.
“Starsky! Open the damn door!” he yelled above the pounding rain.
Starsky leaned over and rolled down the window a few inches. He gave his partner an exaggerated look of innocence and said, “Sorry, buddy. I made a mistake. It was really a shadow.” His smile asked for forgiveness.
Hutch brushed his wet bangs over the top of his head. “Fine. Anyone can make a mistake. Now… open the damn door! Right now! Or so help me, I’m gonna be shootin’ Starskys!”
“Well, I guess that really would make you a meteorologist,” Starsky said, a smirk on his lips and an arch to his eyebrow, as he unlocked the door. “Uh, don’t get the seat wet, ‘kay? Merle just detailed her.”
“Starsky!”
Note: The Car Talk stories are a group of stories connected only because the action in each story takes place in a car. The stories are not continuous.
You just never learn do you, Blondie? This is hilarious! Sending Hutch into the rain, locking the car door, telling him not to get the seat wet. And ‘shooting Starskys’. I’m still laughing. Great job, M! Looking forward to the next chapter.
Thanks, CE! I was looking for a “fun” way for Starsky to pull one on Hutch. Glad to hear it was laugh-worthy.
LOL! I can just see that in my head. Starsky smirking at a wet Hutch. I am looking forward to the next instalment.
Thanks! Ya know, I kinda like either one of ’em wet…
This would have made a perfect intro for an episode. I love your Starsky & Hutch interplay!
An episode intro was exactly what I had in mind when I wrote this! Thanks, by the way.
Oh poor wet Hutch! I loved the shootin’ Starskys line 😀
Can’t wait to read more.
Thanks, Onnakarot. More on the way.
I can’t blame Starsky, I think Hutch deserved to get wet! 🙂 Great fun!
I know! Hutch should be thankful Starsky hadn’t paid him back more often. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for the laughs! This was fun and I can’t wait for the next part! Thank you for this lovely gift! KUDOS
Thanks, Nancy. Glad you got some laughs from it. Another on the way; don’t know when, though.
This was terrific, Maria, but I’m finding myself hoping Hutch gets some payback in Part 2. Maybe yes? Guess I’ll have to wait and see………….
Thanks, Pat, but I hope you won’t be disappointed when the “to be continued” isn’t the continuation of “Rain & Shooting Stars”; future parts are more short stories that all take place in a car.
LOL. Starsky’s not so stupid, Hutch! Love me a wet Blondie ? Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.
Thanks, wightfaerie. Me loves a wet Blondie AND a wet Curly. More to come, but not what you think.
Haha, mean Hutch got what he deserved for calling his partner stupid – though now Hutch probably makes sure he gets that seat wet! I’m looking forward to more of these!
I’m with you! Starsky may not deal out payback often, but when he does… Thanks. More Car Talk vignettes coming up soon.
Love it when Starsky pulls one over on Hutch ….. love the revenge, too 😉
Thanks! I enjoyed giving Starsky that opportunity. Glad you did, too.
“Fine. Anyone can make a mistake. Now… open the damn door! Right now! Or so help me, I’m gonna be shootin’ Starskys!”
“Well, I guess that really would make you a meteorologist,” Starsky said, a smirk on his lips and an arch to his eyebrow, as he unlocked the door.
Ha! I love the banter that eventually leads from shooting stars to shooting Starskys! Starsky’s revenge was pretty harsh but Hutch started it, so fair’s fair. Thanks for a story that made me smile!
Thanks, Monica! So pleased it made you smile. Since Starsky never extracts revenge very often, I think it being a bit harsh is okay, right?
I can just see the water running down Hutch’s face standing in the rain yelling at Starsky to open the door. LOL
Thanks, Dianne. That blond hair plastered to his head, water cascading from his nose, Starsky nice and dry. Oh, yeah, I can see it, too.
Nicely done! I can picture that exchange perfectly.
Thanks, Keri!
Oh, dirty pool, Starsky! Not that Hutch didn’t deserve a little payback 😉 Thanks Maria! Looking forward to more of these.
“pool,” huh? Another way I can get one or both wet! Thanks, HBB.
Aww, poor Hutch, all wet. Starsky’s in trouble now.
I agree! I might have to do a follow-up “Car Talk” ep where there is some sort of payback…
This was hysterical! I guess Hutch wasn’t quite as smart as he thought he was lol. Thanks for this fun little story Maria!
Thanks, Donna, and you’re welcome.
Such a fun story – poor Hutch – can only imagine what he’s planning for Starsky!
Love this story – looking forward to more! Thanks
Thanks, acmabry! With a few people wanting Hutch to get his revenge, I may have to write a follow-up.