out of gas
i chose to take alisa to bella vista because it was where we went on our first formal date several children ago. she wore a red dress and a french braid. the view was spectacular. we had abalone and venison. it's located a surprising distance from civilization. alisa had a new car and we hadn't yet found out what it means when the empty light comes on. we pulled into the gas station at alice's just as the car died. alisa said, we made it. i said, they're closed. fortunately, alice had a key and sold us enough gas to get down the hill.