Chapter 6: In Which, If There Is A Hell, I Reserve My Accommodations

The Scene: Doc is getting out of his car at a local shopping center and sees two young women handing out religious tracts and asking "Have you heard the word of God?"

Doc's evil muse, Ed, drops a small tacnuke of inspiration on him. Going back into the car, he retrieves a leftover picture postcard from last summer's Route 66 trip and begins writing. When he's done, he puts the postcard in his pocket and exits the car.

Young Lady (to Doc): "Hello sir! Have you heard the word of God?"

Doc replies: "Heard it? Hell, he sent me a postcard from his vacation! Just got it today." Doc produces the postcard and hands it to her. "Here, take a look."

The Young Lady, now confused, takes the card (from the Big Texan Steak House in Amarillo, Texas) and reads it. It says...

"Dear Doc, Grace & Roscoe,

Having a great time cruising down Route 66...Tried eating the 72 ounce steak here, but couldn't do it...Should be in Albuquerque tonight...will call you when I get to Barstow.

Love, God"

The Young Lady reads the card and is, as far as Doc can tell, rendered speechless and semi-paralyzed. Doc takes the card and says (as he heads into the nearby grocery store) "That God's a great guy, but he'd better spring for the beer this time or I'll kick his ass."

When Doc leaves the store a half hour later, the two Young Ladies are gone...no doubt to see if God sent them a postcard.