This short story is from <Feel Better Compilation of Short Stories for Seniors> by Bradley Windrow. It is perfect for seniors, even for dementia patients. Be sure to read until the end, as there’s a special gift waiting for you! hope you enjoy it!
A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you. –Elbert Hubbard
Frank, Betty, Sam, and Helen, lifelong friends and the self-proclaimed Fantastic Four, decided to enjoy a night out at their favorite local bar. They spent the evening reminiscing about old times, sharing laughter, and enjoying each other’s company over a few drinks.
“Remember the time we snuck into that drive-in movie?” Betty asked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
“How could I forget?” Sam replied, chuckling. “We almost got caught, but Frank here charmed the guard with his silver tongue.” As they left the bar, still buzzing from their trip down memory lane, they encountered a group of young bikers loitering outside. The bikers, not known for their manners, addressed the friends rudely.
“Hey, old-timers! Shouldn’t you be in bed by now?” one of them sneered. The Fantastic Four exchanged glances. They were not ones to back down from a challenge.
“What do you say we teach these kids a lesson?” Frank suggested, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.
“Hot-wiring a motorcycle? Do you still remember how, Frank?” Helen asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Once a bad boy, always a bad boy,” Frank replied, winking. With surprising agility and recalling some long-lost skills, Frank got to work. In no time, they had four motorcycles roaring to life.
“Ready for a joyride?” Sam asked, hopping onto a bike.
“Absolutely!” Betty replied, adjusting her helmet with a determined look. The friends took off, leaving the bewildered bikers chasing them on foot for a while before giving up. Their joyride through the town was free-spirited. They zoomed past familiar landmarks, laughing and whooping like teenagers.
“I know a scenic route. Come on!” Helen shouted against the rushed air, leading them through a park, narrowly missing a fountain.
“Watch out, Betty! That’s not a shortcut!” she yelled, laughing as she swerved.
Betty, struggling to keep up, shouted back, “You said it was a scenic route!”
“My bad!” Helen laughed mischievously.
As they sped through the streets, dodging pedestrians and weaving through traffic, they felt a rush of youthful exuberance. The rush of wind through their hair and the exhilaration of the ride sparked memories of their adventurous youth.
“This feels just like the old days!” Sam hollered, grinning from ear to ear.
“Who says we can’t have fun at our age?” Frank added, revving his engine.
After an exhilarating ride, they decided to return the bikes, parking them neatly where they found them. Frank scribbled a humorous note and left it on one of the motorcycles:
Thanks for the ride, boys. Next time, show some respect. – The Fantastic Four
As they walked away, arm in arm, they shared a sense of triumph. The night had turned into an unforgettable adventure, proving that age is no barrier to fun and mischief.
“That was one for the books,” Sam said, smiling.
“And just think,” Frank added with a wink, “next time, we might try skydiving.” The friends burst into laughter, already looking forward to their next escapade.
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