crack_van | Better You Than Me by Thea (G)

Fandom: THE DEAD ZONE
Pairing: None
Author on LJ:

thucyken
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

You have to love a story that starts with the spontaneous rescue of an animal rights activist from death by chicken poop. Life's just one big adventure for Johnny Smith, and his friend Bruce tags along as the visions pinball him from one incident to the next. And it's entirely possible that there's an ulterior motive involved...

"There's nothing special about today, barring the chickenshit girl, and the only person you have a chance of getting her story from is Walt," he said firmly. Beside him, Bruce perked up with interest.

"Chickenshit girl?" she repeated, incredulously. "...It's not even nine yet!"

"I lead a fascinating life," he agreed. He glanced over. Bruce was making the cut the phone call off sign with one hand. Either that or he was threatening to kill Johnny for forcing him to track through a chicken farm without breakfast. "Yeah, I'll call you later," he said to Dana, not hearing what she said at the other end. He hung up. "Yes?"

"Uh-uh, I declare today reporter-free," Bruce said. "I don't want anybody hearing about my glamourous adventures in detection"

They pulled into Johnny's street. Johnny had time enough to recognize Reverend Purdy's limousine in the driveway and then Bruce was driving past.

"Bruce!" he protested

"Nuh-uh. No way I'm spending today chit-chatting with the Reverend. He doesn't approve of me anyway. Thinks I don't keep you on a tight enough leash."

"I don't think Reverend Purdy will be happy until he's got a collar around my neck," Johnny said, feeling both guilty and relieved, like he was back in high school and skipping a boring class.

Better You Than Me