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Felix and The Cop
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Felix and The Cop |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Felix is just standing there, looking in the gun shop window. The cop is still standing there, looking at him. Felix hates cops. He remembers when they came and took his Dad away, how they roughed his Dad up. “Yo son, come here, I want to talk to you.” “Yeah, wadda ya want. I ain’t yer son.” “Yes, I know you're not. I’m just as happy about that as you are. I want to ask you something. Are you hungry?” “Yeah, I could eat.” “Well--so am I. Come with me.” The cop takes Felix up to the diner north of Kensington and Allegheny. Felix gobbles down two cheeseburgers and an apple dumpling with cream sauce dressing. (Author’s note: “Damn, those things are good.”). Felix is at a loss as to what to say. So he says: “Thanks, can I leave now.” “Yeah, go head son. Stay out of trouble.” Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-06-2008 08:54 PM).] |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Make me feel warm. Finally Felix met a kind person, and he even was a Cop.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, these are precious moments when even a Cop's heart feels stirring when he sees Felix. And I bet those burgers were fantastic. Thank you for this, dear Bobby. Love. Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby, This reminds me of the Irish cops in the old black & white Cagney type films when I was a kid...Hell, I even remember Batman in monochrome! John |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I'm glad Felix got something to eat, Being hungry is not a good thing. At least Felix got to see a little kindness once in a while. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
LadyTom, Yes, that cop was a good person. He did not ask for anything in return from Felix. That is what made the cop such a good person. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Margherita, Yes the burgers were great, and so was the apple dumpling. Felix still eats there on occasion, and has for fifty years. Felix has always been able to present an appearance that calls for pathos. It's still a great help. He's lucky that way. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Yes, those movies were good. I used to watch them for about fifteen cents, and sometimes for free, if you could sneak in--the Saturday matinees--a theater full of screaming kids. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, That's very true. Being hungry is no good at all. Of course, people shouldn't eat too much. That's both harmful, and immoral. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, Thanks James. I'm pleased it worked for you. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
big smiles here Bobby... I think that cop might have seen a little bit of himself in Felix that day... that's why he was nice to Felix.. I hope so anyway... love RDB pay it forward is what they say... the movie about this was good too.. x Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, I never saw that movie. However, a lot of Philadelphia cops are from here in the hood. The cop may very well have seen himself in Felix. Bobby |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
......is a cop (well deputy) knows lots of felix's and their friends and know lots of cops that still care |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
1slick_lady, Thanks for caring about all the Felix’s’ in our country. I know a lot of cops care about the Felix’s, as I say; a lot of them live here in Felix's hood. They've been to Felix's hell, and have come back. Bobby |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
bobby one hell ALWAYS knows another |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
1slick_lady, I know that to be true. It's a sister/brotherhood. Bobby |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
its good to hear that there are more good people out in the world and that Felix got something good to eat...speaking of im going to get something to eat haha... talk to you later... ~Zach~ |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Falling rain, Thanks for the kind words. Yes, Felix and I have found there are loads of really good people out there. There are many good people in the world, and really just a few bad one. Enjoy your meal. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This has to be one of my favorite Felix posts. Thank you. |
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