Memphis and Michelle sitting at the kitchen counter, Dan at the table. Renny puttering, moving back and forth between the sink and fridge. Talking about John Lennon's shooting and the Beatles. Memphis saw Paul McCartney in concert when he was 12. Talking about who shot Lennon. Renny trying to remember... Mark Chapman or is that who shot the President she says, she is hard in thought. Dan saying a family member was tied in some way to the JFK assassination. Dan says "Lets just say if Kennedy hadn't died that day I wouldn't be here". Momentary silence. Michelle leans back in her chair, facing Dan, and asks "Was there a second shooter on the grassy knoll?" Dan, twirling his cup at the table nervously, replies "I can't say". Talk turns to early TV shows. Memphis loved Mr. ED. Others enthusiastically agree except for Renny who states Aw, Com On, Roy Rogers, Come On Now. Now talking about other shows Green Acers, Hee Haw, Mash. Renny spraying the stove top with Windex, cleaning. Dan starts signing the Cheers theme song quietly... no fish. Renny says "Wait! I've been to that place!" (Cheers bar)
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